George Heubel
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1871-1876)
George Heubel was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1871 to 1876 for the Philadelphia Athletics, the Washington Olympics, and the New York Mutuals, a span of 6 seasons. In 23 career games, he hit .255 with 26 hits and 14 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 65.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 178 lb
- Died
- 1/22/1896 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1871-05-20
- Last Game
- 1876-08-17
Full name: George A. Heubel
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 102 | 20 | 26 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 0 | .255 | .269 | .333 | .603 | 65 |
Career AVG .255 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — 7.9% below league average.
Career OBP .269 vs. league average .292 across their career seasons — 7.8% below league average.
Career SLG .333 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .603 vs. league average .636 across their career seasons — 5.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 | PH1 | 17 | 75 | 18 | 23 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | .307 | .286 (+7%) | .311 (+4%) | .383 (+8%) | .695 (+6%) | 64.6 | |
| 1872 | WS3 | 5 | 23 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .130 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 | |
| 1876 | NY3 | NL | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 23 | 102 | 20 | 26 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 0 | .255 | — | — | — | — | 65 | ||
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 Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 2 |
| Center Field | 5 |
| Right Field | 16 |
George Heubel: the record in brief
The profile opens with George Heubel's first major league game on May 20, 1871; the last one listed came on August 17, 1876. The team column moves through the Philadelphia Athletics (1871), the Washington Olympics (1872), and the New York Mutuals (1876). Heubel, born on June 20, 1849, in Germany, is listed as an outfielder. Heubel's listed size is 5-foot-11 and 178 pounds. Heubel's death is recorded on January 22, 1896, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. The given name on file is George A. Heubel.
In 23 games and 102 at bats, Heubel batted .255 with 26 hits, along with 14 RBI. Heubel got on base at a .269 rate and slugged .333 (.603 OPS). Set against a .277 league average for the same years, Heubel's .255 average sits 7.9% below it. By OPS the gap is 5.3% below league average (.603 against .636). The highest hit total in a season was 23, in 1871. In 1871, a season of regular play, Heubel hit .307 while the league hit .286.
Frequently Asked Questions about George Heubel
- What years did George Heubel play?
- George Heubel played in Major League Baseball from 1871 to 1876.
- Was George Heubel a pitcher?
- No. George Heubel was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did George Heubel hit?
- George Heubel hit 0 career home runs with 26 hits.
- What teams did George Heubel play for?
- George Heubel played for 3 teams: the Philadelphia Athletics (1871), the Washington Olympics (1872), and the New York Mutuals (1876).
- What were George Heubel's career stats?
- In 23 games, George Heubel had 26 hits, 14 RBI, 20 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .255 batting average.
- What position did George Heubel play?
- George Heubel played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was George Heubel and how much did he weigh?
- George Heubel was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 178 pounds.
- What was George Heubel's career batting average?
- George Heubel batted .255 over his career, with 26 hits in 102 at bats.
- How many RBI did George Heubel have?
- George Heubel drove in 14 runs in his career.
- Is George Heubel in the Hall of Fame?
- No. George Heubel has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.