George Grantham
Born: 5/20/1900 in Galena, KS, USA
Died: 3/16/1954 in Kingman, AZ, USA
MLB Debut: 1922-09-20 | Final Game: 1934-07-26
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: George Farley Grantham
Biography
George Grantham was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball who played from 1922 until 1934. Born in 1900, Grantham made a significant impact on the game during the early years of the modern era, showcasing a blend of power and speed that distinguished him as a key player of his time. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 1,444 games, accumulating 1,508 hits and finishing with a batting average of .302. His offensive contributions included 105 home runs and 712 RBIs, while he also demonstrated his agility on the basepaths with 132 stolen bases.
Grantham's playing style was characterized by his ability to hit for both average and power, making him a valuable asset to his teams. He was known for his keen eye at the plate and his capacity to drive in runs, which solidified his reputation as a reliable hitter in crucial situations. Grantham's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport began to shift away from the deadball era into a more offense-oriented approach. His success on the field not only contributed to his teams but also left an enduring legacy in the history of the game, marking him as one of the notable players of his generation.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1444 | 4989 | 912 | 1508 | 292 | 93 | 105 | 712 | 132 | 717 | 526 | 0.302 | 0.392 | 0.461 | 0.854 | 16303.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | CHC | NL | 7 | 23 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0.174 | 0.0 |
| 1923 | CHC | NL | 152 | 570 | 81 | 160 | 36 | 8 | 8 | 70 | 43 | 71 | 92 | 0.281 | 623.9 |
| 1924 | CHC | NL | 127 | 469 | 85 | 148 | 19 | 6 | 12 | 60 | 21 | 55 | 63 | 0.316 | 1464.4 |
| 1925 | PIT | NL | 114 | 359 | 74 | 117 | 24 | 6 | 8 | 52 | 14 | 50 | 29 | 0.326 | 1460.3 |
| 1926 | PIT | NL | 141 | 449 | 66 | 143 | 27 | 13 | 8 | 70 | 6 | 60 | 42 | 0.318 | 2012.9 |
| 1927 | PIT | NL | 151 | 531 | 96 | 162 | 33 | 11 | 8 | 66 | 9 | 74 | 39 | 0.305 | 1865.2 |
| 1928 | PIT | NL | 124 | 440 | 93 | 142 | 24 | 9 | 10 | 85 | 9 | 59 | 37 | 0.323 | 1971.4 |
| 1929 | PIT | NL | 110 | 349 | 85 | 107 | 23 | 10 | 12 | 90 | 10 | 93 | 38 | 0.307 | 2390.6 |
| 1930 | PIT | NL | 146 | 552 | 120 | 179 | 34 | 14 | 18 | 99 | 5 | 81 | 66 | 0.324 | 2550.4 |
| 1931 | PIT | NL | 127 | 465 | 91 | 142 | 26 | 6 | 10 | 46 | 5 | 71 | 50 | 0.305 | 1764.2 |
| 1932 | CIN | NL | 126 | 493 | 81 | 144 | 29 | 6 | 6 | 39 | 4 | 56 | 40 | 0.292 | 615.7 |
| 1933 | CIN | NL | 87 | 260 | 32 | 53 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 28 | 4 | 38 | 21 | 0.204 | -415.2 |
| 1934 | NY1 | NL | 32 | 29 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 0.241 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 26 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.231 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | WS | PIT | 3 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.364 |
| 1925 | WS | PIT | 5 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.133 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 502 | 0 | 4588 | 238 | 59 | 400 |
| 2B | 848 | 0 | 1987 | 2712 | 250 | 483 |
| 3B | 14 | 0 | 11 | 23 | 4 | 2 |
| OF | 19 | 0 | 25 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | CHN | 3B | 5 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1923 | CHN | 2B | 150 | 0 | 374 | 518 | 55 | 90 |
| 1924 | CHN | 2B | 118 | 0 | 273 | 426 | 44 | 78 |
| 1924 | CHN | 3B | 6 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 4 | 0 |
| 1925 | PIT | 1B | 102 | 0 | 925 | 44 | 11 | 96 |
| 1926 | PIT | 1B | 132 | 0 | 1203 | 66 | 13 | 106 |
| 1927 | PIT | 1B | 29 | 0 | 247 | 12 | 3 | 22 |
| 1927 | PIT | 2B | 124 | 0 | 279 | 363 | 32 | 65 |
| 1928 | PIT | 1B | 119 | 0 | 1117 | 71 | 17 | 83 |
| 1928 | PIT | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928 | PIT | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1929 | PIT | 1B | 12 | 0 | 71 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| 1929 | PIT | 2B | 76 | 0 | 205 | 239 | 15 | 54 |
| 1929 | PIT | OF | 19 | 0 | 25 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 1930 | PIT | 1B | 4 | 0 | 33 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 1930 | PIT | 2B | 141 | 0 | 324 | 488 | 36 | 84 |
| 1931 | PIT | 1B | 78 | 0 | 742 | 27 | 12 | 67 |
| 1931 | PIT | 2B | 51 | 0 | 114 | 142 | 23 | 34 |
| 1932 | CIN | 1B | 10 | 0 | 115 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| 1932 | CIN | 2B | 115 | 0 | 258 | 347 | 26 | 45 |
| 1933 | CIN | 1B | 12 | 0 | 114 | 7 | 0 | 9 |
| 1933 | CIN | 2B | 72 | 0 | 160 | 189 | 19 | 33 |
| 1934 | NY1 | 1B | 4 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1934 | NY1 | 3B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 503 |
| Second Base | 846 |
| Third Base | 15 |
| Left Field | 19 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Arizona University | Flagstaff | AZ | 1915, 1916 |