George Kaiserling
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1914-1915)
George Kaiserling was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1914 to 1915 for the Indianapolis Hoosiers and the Newark Pepper, a span of 2 seasons. Across 78 career appearances, he went 32-25 with a 2.68 ERA and 150 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
- 6'0" / 175 lb
- Died
- 3/2/1918 in Steubenville, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1914-04-20
- Last Game
- 1915-10-03
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | IND | FL | 17 | 10 | 37 | 33 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 275.1 | 288 | 95 | 72 | 75 | 3.11 | 2.93 (-6%) | -2315.9 |
| 1915 | NEW | FL | 15 | 15 | 41 | 29 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 261.1 | 246 | 65 | 73 | 75 | 2.24 | 2.90 (+23%) | 431.3 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 32 | 25 | 78 | 62 | 36 | 6 | 2 | 536.2 | 534 | 160 | 145 | 150 | 2.68 | — | -1,885 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78 | 177 | 10 | 23 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 9 | 98 | .130 | .172 | .169 | .342 | -1,274 |
Career AVG .130 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 48.6% below league average.
Career OBP .172 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 46.3% below league average.
Career SLG .169 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 49.5% below league average.
Career OPS .342 vs. league average .656 across their career seasons — 48.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | IND | FL | 37 | 98 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 55 | .112 | .255 (-56%) | .322 (-49%) | .339 (-55%) | .661 (-52%) | -769.7 |
| 1915 | NEW | FL | 41 | 79 | 3 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 43 | .152 | .250 (-39%) | .318 (-43%) | .332 (-43%) | .651 (-43%) | -504.4 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 78 | 177 | 10 | 23 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 9 | 98 | .130 | — | — | — | — | -1,274 | ||
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 (156 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 39 | 89 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 4 | .146 |
| Away | 39 | 91 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 9 | .110 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 39 | 276.1 | 288 | 87 | 59 | 71 | 2.83 |
| Away | 39 | 260.2 | 247 | 80 | 83 | 79 | 2.76 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915-10-03 | NEW | BLF | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-30 | NEW | BLF | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1915-09-25 | NEW | PTF | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1915-09-24 | NEW | PTF | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-22 | NEW | CHF | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-19 | NEW | KCF | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-18 | NEW | KCF | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-14 | NEW | SLF | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-12 | NEW | SLF | L | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-11 | NEW | SLF | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915-10-03 | NEW | BLF | L | 3.2 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915-09-30 | NEW | BLF | W | 9.0 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 1915-09-25 | NEW | PTF | L | 7.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915-09-24 | NEW | PTF | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-22 | NEW | CHF | — | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 1915-09-19 | NEW | KCF | W | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1915-09-18 | NEW | KCF | L | 1.0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-14 | NEW | SLF | SV | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1915-09-12 | NEW | SLF | — | 9.0 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915-09-11 | NEW | SLF | — | 1.2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 78 |
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George Kaiserling: the record in brief
George Kaiserling's major league career runs from a debut on April 20, 1914 to a final game on October 3, 1915. The season rows list, in order, the Indianapolis Hoosiers (1914) and the Newark Pepper (1915). Kaiserling, a pitcher by primary position, batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 175 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame. The birth record reads May 12, 1893, in Steubenville, OH, USA. Kaiserling's death is recorded on March 2, 1918, in Steubenville, OH, USA.
The pitching table credits Kaiserling with a 32-25 record and a 2.68 ERA in 78 games. Also on Kaiserling's record: 150 strikeouts, 36 complete games, and 6 shutouts. Against a 2.91 league ERA for the same years, Kaiserling was 7.9% better. The best win total was 17, in 1914. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 2.24 in 1915, when the league's was 2.90.
Kaiserling appears at one position only: pitcher, in 78 games. On the mound, Kaiserling's fielding totals are 16 putouts, 151 assists and 7 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about George Kaiserling
- What years did George Kaiserling play?
- George Kaiserling played in Major League Baseball from 1914 to 1915.
- Was George Kaiserling a pitcher?
- Yes. George Kaiserling pitched in the major leagues, recording 32 wins and 150 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did George Kaiserling hit?
- George Kaiserling hit 0 career home runs with 23 hits.
- What teams did George Kaiserling play for?
- George Kaiserling played for one team, the Newark Pepper (1914–1915).
- What were George Kaiserling's career stats?
- In 78 games, George Kaiserling went 32-25 with a 2.68 ERA, 150 strikeouts, 536.2 innings pitched, and 2 saves.
- What position did George Kaiserling play?
- George Kaiserling played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was George Kaiserling and how much did he weigh?
- George Kaiserling was listed at 6 feet and 175 pounds.
- What was George Kaiserling's career ERA?
- George Kaiserling finished with a 2.68 career ERA, going 32-25 with 150 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did George Kaiserling have?
- George Kaiserling recorded 150 career strikeouts.
- Is George Kaiserling in the Hall of Fame?
- No. George Kaiserling has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.