George Hildebrand, baseball player, 1902-1902

George Hildebrand

Born: 9/6/1878 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 5/30/1960 in Reseda, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1902-04-17 | Final Game: 1902-04-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: George Albert Hildebrand

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Biography

George Hildebrand was a professional baseball player born in 1878, who played in Major League Baseball for a brief period from April 17 to April 28 in 1902. Primarily serving as a position player, Hildebrand's career spanned just 11 games, during which he recorded 9 hits and 5 runs batted in, showcasing a batting average of .22. While he did not hit any home runs and did not steal any bases, his contributions during this short tenure reflected the challenges faced by players in the early 20th century, a time when the game was still developing its modern identity. Hildebrand's playing style was typical of the era, characterized by a focus on contact hitting rather than power. Although his major league career was fleeting, his experience is emblematic of many players of the time who sought to make their mark in a league that was still finding its footing. While he did not leave a lasting legacy in terms of statistics, George Hildebrand's brief stint in the majors places him among the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during a transformative period in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
11 41 3 9 1 0 0 5 0 3 2 0.220 0.289 0.244 0.533 0.0

Career AVG .220 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 17.7% below league average.

Career OBP .289 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 10.2% below league average.

Career SLG .244 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 29.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.533 vs. league average 0.665 across their career seasons — 19.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1902 BRO NL 11 41 3 9 1 0 0 5 0 3 2 0.220 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 11 0 27 2 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1902 BRO OF 11 0 27 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 11