George Grant
Born: 1/6/1903 in East Tallassee, AL, USA
Died: 3/25/1986 in Montgomery, AL, USA
MLB Debut: 1923-09-17 | Final Game: 1931-07-12
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: George Addison Grant
Biography
George Grant was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1923 to 1931. Born in 1903, Grant made a name for himself during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the shift from the deadball era to a more offensive-oriented game. Throughout his career, he played for various teams and accumulated a record of 15 wins and 20 losses. With a career earned run average (ERA) of 5.65, he faced fierce competition from hitters who were beginning to showcase more power, reflecting the evolving dynamics of the sport.
Grant's playing style was characterized by his ability to strike out batters, finishing his career with a total of 89 strikeouts. Despite the challenges of the era, he also recorded one save, indicating moments of effectiveness in high-pressure situations. While his overall statistics may not place him among the game's elite, Grant's contributions to his teams and the evolution of pitching during the late 1920s remain a noteworthy part of baseball history. He retired on July 12, 1931, leaving behind a legacy as a determined competitor in a rapidly changing sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 20 | 114 | 23 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 347.3 | 460 | 218 | 16 | 182 | 89 | 5.65 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | SLA | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.7 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5.19 | 0.0 |
| 1924 | SLA | AL | 1 | 2 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51.3 | 69 | 36 | 25 | 11 | 6.31 | -1424.0 |
| 1925 | SLA | AL | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.3 | 26 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 6.06 | -403.6 |
| 1927 | CLE | AL | 4 | 6 | 25 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 74.7 | 85 | 37 | 40 | 19 | 4.46 | -520.2 |
| 1928 | CLE | AL | 10 | 8 | 28 | 18 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 155.3 | 196 | 87 | 76 | 39 | 5.04 | -1936.6 |
| 1929 | CLE | AL | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.0 | 41 | 28 | 23 | 5 | 10.50 | -1343.9 |
| 1931 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.0 | 28 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 7.41 | 129.5 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 115 | 104 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 38 | 0.135 | 0.143 | 0.154 | 0.297 | -461.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | SLA | AL | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1924 | SLA | AL | 22 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1925 | SLA | AL | 12 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1927 | CLE | AL | 25 | 21 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.095 | 0.0 |
| 1928 | CLE | AL | 29 | 60 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 0.183 | -461.9 |
| 1929 | CLE | AL | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1931 | PIT | NL | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 114 | 0 | 23 | 93 | 2 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | SLA | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924 | SLA | P | 22 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925 | SLA | P | 12 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 1927 | CLE | P | 25 | 0 | 6 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928 | CLE | P | 28 | 0 | 9 | 46 | 0 | 2 |
| 1929 | CLE | P | 12 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931 | PIT | P | 11 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 114 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn University | Auburn | AL | 1921, 1922 |