George Kelb
Born: 7/17/1870 in Toledo, OH, USA
Died: 10/20/1936 in Toledo, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1898-04-17 | Final Game: 1898-06-24
Bats: L | Throws: L
Full name: George Francis Kelb
Biography
George Kelb, born in 1870, was a professional baseball player who played during the late 19th century, an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. His major league career spanned a brief period from April 17, 1898, to June 24, 1898. Kelb played as a position player, appearing in a total of 3 games.
Throughout his short stint in the major leagues, Kelb recorded 1 hit and finished with a batting average of 0.2. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs, his presence on the field reflected the challenges and competitive nature of a time when many players were striving to establish themselves in a burgeoning sport. Kelb's career, though limited in scope, contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many players who briefly graced the diamond during the formative years of the game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 16.3 | 23 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4.41 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898 | CL4 | NL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 16.3 | 23 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 4.41 | 367.7 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.200 | 0.200 | 0.200 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898 | CL4 | NL | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898 | CL4 | P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |