George Kahler

Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1910-1914)

George Kahler was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1910 to 1914 for the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 5 seasons. Across 109 career appearances, he went 32-43 with a 3.17 ERA and 285 strikeouts. He also batted .121 with 0 home runs.

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

W–L 32–43
ERA 3.17
WHIP 1.44
SO 285
Pitcher PIV -1470.8
Position
Pitcher
Bats / Throws
R / R
Height / Weight
6'0" / 183 lb
Born
9/6/1889 in Athens, OH, USA
Died
2/7/1924 in Battle Creek, MI, USA
MLB Debut
1910-08-13
Last Game
1914-05-04

Full name: George Runnells Kahler

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Career Pitching Statistics

George Kahler — Career Pitching Statistics
W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
32 43 109 77 41 5 2 627.2 631 221 3 272 285 3.17 -1470.8

Career ERA 3.17 vs. league average 3.09 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Pitching Career Arc

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George Kahler — Season-by-Season Pitching
Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1910 CLE AL 6 4 12 12 8 2 0 95.1 80 17 46 38 1.60 2.79 (+42%) -809.5
1911 CLE AL 9 8 30 17 10 0 1 154.1 153 56 66 97 3.27 3.37 (+3%) 838.2
1912 CLE AL 12 19 41 32 17 3 1 246.1 263 101 121 104 3.69 3.36 (-10%) -1980.5
1913 CLE AL 5 11 24 15 5 0 0 117.2 118 41 32 43 3.14 3.07 (-2%) 692.9
1914 CLE AL 0 1 2 1 1 0 0 14.0 17 6 7 3 3.86 2.93 (-32%) -211.8
Career · 5 seasons 32 43 109 77 41 5 2 627.2 631 221 272 285 3.17 — -1,471

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

George Kahler — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
109 207 9 25 3 0 0 10 2 7 62 .121 .153 .135 .289 -1,099

Career AVG .121 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 53.5% below league average.

Career OBP .153 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 53.1% below league average.

Career SLG .135 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 60.8% below league average.

Career OPS .289 vs. league average .672 across their career seasons — 57.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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George Kahler — 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
1910 CLE AL 12 35 1 5 0 0 0 1 0 0 13 .143 — — — — 0.0
1911 CLE AL 30 54 4 9 1 0 0 3 1 1 21 .167 .266 (-37%) .336 (-46%) .356 (-48%) .693 (-47%) -397.4
1912 CLE AL 41 80 2 9 2 0 0 4 1 4 18 .113 .268 (-58%) .335 (-51%) .358 (-62%) .694 (-56%) -701.6
1913 CLE AL 24 33 1 2 0 0 0 2 0 1 7 .061 — — — — 0.0
1914 CLE AL 2 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 .000 — — — — 0.0
Career · 5 seasons 109 207 9 25 3 0 0 10 2 7 62 .121 — — — — -1,099

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

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Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

George Kahler — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home5610161504.149
Away5310731006.093

Pitching — Home / Away

George Kahler — Pitching — Home / Away
SplitGIPHERBBSOERA
Home56313.23441191211563.41
Away53312.22851061531303.05

Last 10 Games — Batting

George Kahler — Last 10 Games — Batting
DateTmOppResABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSO
1914-05-04 CLEDETL 200000001
1914-04-19 CLEDETL 310000012
1913-09-02 CLECHWL 000000000
1913-09-02 CLECHWL 000000000
1913-08-15 CLEPHAL 100000000
1913-08-06 CLEPHAL 000000000
1913-08-04 CLEPHAL 100000001
1913-07-29 CLENYYW 300000010
1913-07-17 CLENYYL 000000000
1913-07-13 CLEMINL 000000000

Last 10 Games — Pitching

George Kahler — Last 10 Games — Pitching
DateTmOppDecIPHRERBBSOHR
1914-05-04 CLEDET — 5.0732020
1914-04-19 CLEDET L 8.21075710
1913-09-02 CLECHW — 2.0320100
1913-09-02 CLECHW — 1.0100020
1913-08-15 CLEPHA L 2.0322310
1913-08-06 CLEPHA — 1.0010110
1913-08-04 CLEPHA — 3.1522030
1913-07-29 CLENYY W 9.0922330
1913-07-17 CLENYY L 1.2561300
1913-07-13 CLEMIN L 0.1100100

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

George Kahler — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
P 109 12 28 131 9 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

George Kahler — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1910 CLE P 12 12 4 29 3 1
1911 CLE P 30 0 9 35 2 0
1912 CLE P 41 0 12 46 2 4
1913 CLE P 24 0 3 18 2 0
1914 CLE P 2 0 0 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

Circle size = games played at each position.

George Kahler — Career Games by Position
Position Games
Pitcher 109

College History

George Kahler — College History
School Name City State Years Attended
Ohio University Athens OH 1906, 1907, 1908

Most Similar Players

Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.

Career Spans

George Kahler (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.

  1. 98
    Ed Lafitte
    37-35, 3.34 ERA
  2. 97
    George Chalmers
    29-41, 3.41 ERA
  3. 87
    Marty O'Toole
    27-36, 3.21 ERA
  4. 87
    Big Jeff Pfeffer
    31-39, 3.30 ERA
  5. 85
    Slim Love
    28-21, 3.04 ERA
  6. 81
    George Baumgardner
    36-47, 3.22 ERA

George Kahler: the record in brief

George Kahler's major league career runs from a debut on August 13, 1910 to a final game on May 4, 1914. Every season row on the page belongs to the Cleveland Naps, from 1910 through 1914. Born on September 6, 1889, in Athens, OH, USA, Kahler is listed as a pitcher and threw and hit right-handed. The bio gives 183 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame. Kahler's death is recorded on February 7, 1924, in Battle Creek, MI, USA. The bio lists the given name George Runnells.

Across 109 games (77 starts), Kahler recorded 32 wins against 43 losses with a 3.17 ERA. The totals include 285 strikeouts, 41 complete games, and 5 shutouts. Kahler's 3.17 ERA was close to the 3.09 league figure for those seasons. No season topped the 12 wins of 1912. In 1911, one of the busiest seasons, Kahler posted a 3.27 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.37.

Frequently Asked Questions about George Kahler

What years did George Kahler play?
George Kahler played in Major League Baseball from 1910 to 1914.
Was George Kahler a pitcher?
Yes. George Kahler pitched in the major leagues, recording 32 wins and 285 strikeouts.
How many home runs did George Kahler hit?
George Kahler hit 0 career home runs with 25 hits.
What teams did George Kahler play for?
George Kahler played for one team, the Cleveland Naps (1910–1914).
What were George Kahler's career stats?
In 109 games, George Kahler went 32-43 with a 3.17 ERA, 285 strikeouts, 627.2 innings pitched, and 2 saves. At the plate he had 25 hits and 0 home runs.
What position did George Kahler play?
George Kahler played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was George Kahler and how much did he weigh?
George Kahler was listed at 6 feet and 183 pounds.
What was George Kahler's career ERA?
George Kahler finished with a 3.17 career ERA, going 32-43 with 285 strikeouts.
How many strikeouts did George Kahler have?
George Kahler recorded 285 career strikeouts.
Is George Kahler in the Hall of Fame?
No. George Kahler has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.