George Kahler
Born: 9/6/1889 in Athens, OH, USA
Died: 2/7/1924 in Battle Creek, MI, USA
MLB Debut: 1910-08-13 | Final Game: 1914-05-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 183 lbs
Full name: George Runnells Kahler
Biography
George Kahler was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1889, whose career spanned from 1910 to 1914. He played during a transitional period in Major League Baseball, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era into a time of increased offensive output. Kahler made a name for himself with a career record of 32-43 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.17, showcasing his ability to compete on the mound against some of the era's toughest hitters. Over his tenure, he struck out 285 batters, demonstrating a strikeout capability that reflected the changing dynamics of pitching during his playing years.
Kahler's contributions to the game extended beyond just his statistics; he was part of a generation of players who helped shape the future of pitching in baseball. With only 2 saves to his name, his role primarily revolved around starting games and providing valuable innings for his teams. Though his career was relatively brief, Kahler's performances left an imprint on the teams he played for, and he remains a notable figure among the early 20th-century pitchers in the annals of baseball history.
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 | 627.7 | 631 | 221 | 3 | 272 | 285 | 3.17 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | CLE | AL | 6 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 95.3 | 80 | 17 | 46 | 38 | 1.60 | -783.7 |
| 1911 | CLE | AL | 9 | 8 | 30 | 17 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 154.3 | 153 | 56 | 66 | 97 | 3.27 | 938.6 |
| 1912 | CLE | AL | 12 | 19 | 41 | 32 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 246.3 | 263 | 101 | 121 | 104 | 3.69 | -1948.8 |
| 1913 | CLE | AL | 5 | 11 | 24 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 117.7 | 118 | 41 | 32 | 43 | 3.14 | 791.2 |
| 1914 | CLE | AL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 17 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 3.86 | -210.9 |
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 | 23 | 0.121 | 0.153 | 0.135 | 0.289 | -1189.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | CLE | AL | 12 | 35 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1911 | CLE | AL | 30 | 54 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.167 | -423.5 |
| 1912 | CLE | AL | 41 | 80 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0.113 | -765.6 |
| 1913 | CLE | AL | 24 | 33 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.061 | 0.0 |
| 1914 | CLE | AL | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 109 | 12 | 28 | 131 | 9 | 5 |
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 | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 109 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio University | Athens | OH | 1906, 1907, 1908 |