George Kopshaw

Born: 7/27/1896 in Passaic, NJ, USA

Died: 12/26/1934 in Lynchburg, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1923-08-04 | Final Game: 1923-08-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 176 lbs

Full name: George Karl Kopshaw

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Biography

George Kopshaw was a professional baseball player born in 1896, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball, spanning from August 4 to August 5, 1923. A position player, Kopshaw made his mark during a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era into a more offensive-focused style of play. His tenure in the league was short-lived, participating in only two games, where he recorded one hit and finished with a batting average of .200. Despite his limited appearances, Kopshaw's involvement in Major League Baseball reflects the era's evolving landscape and the challenges faced by players in establishing a lasting legacy. With no home runs or RBIs to his name, he remains a footnote in the annals of baseball history, illustrating that even the briefest careers can contribute to the rich tapestry of the sport. His story is a reminder of the many players who aspired to compete at the highest level, even if only for a fleeting moment.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	5	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.200	0.200	0.400	0.600	0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 29.3% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 42.0% below league average.

Career SLG .400 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.600 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 18.3% 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
1923	STL	NL	2	5	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	1	0	2	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1923	SLN	C	1	0	2	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	1