George Hesselbacher
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1916)
George Hesselbacher was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1916 for the Philadelphia Athletics. Across 6 career appearances, he went 0-4 with a 7.27 ERA and 6 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 175 lb
- Died
- 2/18/1980 in Rydal, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1916-06-29
- Last Game
- 1916-07-19
Full name: George Edward Hesselbacher
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | PHA | AL | 0 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 26.0 | 37 | 21 | 22 | 6 | 7.27 | 2.78 (-161%) | -2061.5 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 26.0 | 37 | 21 | 22 | 6 | 7.27 | — | -2,062 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .125 | .125 | .125 | .250 | 0 |
Career AVG .125 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 49.7% below league average.
Career OBP .125 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 60.2% below league average.
Career SLG .125 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 61.7% below league average.
Career OPS .250 vs. league average .641 across their career seasons — 61.0% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | PHA | AL | 6 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 6 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (12 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .125 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 26.0 | 37 | 22 | 22 | 6 | 7.62 |
Last 6 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916-07-19 | PHA | CLE | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1916-07-13 | PHA | SLA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-07-12 | PHA | SLA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-07-11 | PHA | SLA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1916-07-04 | PHA | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1916-06-29 | PHA | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 6 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916-07-19 | PHA | CLE | L | 9.0 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 1 |
| 1916-07-13 | PHA | SLA | — | 3.0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1916-07-12 | PHA | SLA | L | 1.0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1916-07-11 | PHA | SLA | L | 3.0 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 1916-07-04 | PHA | BOS | L | 9.0 | 16 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1916-06-29 | PHA | NYY | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 6 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University | State College | PA | 1914, 1915 |
George Hesselbacher: the record in brief
George Hesselbacher played a first major league game on June 29, 1916 and a last one on July 19, 1916. Hesselbacher spent the whole of the career shown here with one club, the Philadelphia Athletics. Hesselbacher is listed as a pitcher at 6-foot-2 and 175 pounds. Hesselbacher threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. Hesselbacher was born on January 18, 1895, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Hesselbacher's death is recorded on February 18, 1980, in Rydal, PA, USA. George Hesselbacher was the playing name; the full given name is George Edward.
The pitching table credits Hesselbacher with a 0-4 record and a 7.27 ERA in 6 games. The same table counts 6 strikeouts. Against a 2.78 league ERA for the same seasons, the 7.27 mark was 161.4% worse. Hesselbacher's only pitching season is 1916: 6 games, 6 strikeouts.
The position breakdown shows 6 games, all at pitcher.
Before the majors, Hesselbacher played college baseball at Pennsylvania State University (1914 and 1915). Hesselbacher's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 12 games from Retrosheet.
Frequently Asked Questions about George Hesselbacher
- Was George Hesselbacher a pitcher?
- Yes. George Hesselbacher pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 6 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did George Hesselbacher hit?
- George Hesselbacher hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did George Hesselbacher play for?
- George Hesselbacher played for one team, the Philadelphia Athletics (1916).
- What were George Hesselbacher's career stats?
- In 6 games, George Hesselbacher went 0-4 with a 7.27 ERA, 6 strikeouts, and 26.0 innings pitched.
- What position did George Hesselbacher play?
- George Hesselbacher played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was George Hesselbacher and how much did he weigh?
- George Hesselbacher was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 175 pounds.
- What was George Hesselbacher's career ERA?
- George Hesselbacher finished with a 7.27 career ERA, going 0-4 with 6 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did George Hesselbacher have?
- George Hesselbacher recorded 6 career strikeouts.
- Is George Hesselbacher in the Hall of Fame?
- No. George Hesselbacher has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.