George Grantham, baseball player, 105 home runs, 1922-1934

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

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

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