George Korince
Born: 1/10/1946 in Ottawa, ON, CAN
MLB Debut: 1966-09-10 | Final Game: 1967-05-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: George Eugene Korince
Biography
George Korince, born in 1946, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1966 to 1967. Making his debut in the midst of an era characterized by a shift in pitching styles and the growing emphasis on power hitting, Korince brought a unique approach to the mound. He played during a time when Major League Baseball was beginning to see the rise of more specialized relief pitchers, although Korince himself did not record any saves throughout his brief career.
Korince finished his time in the major leagues with a record of 1-0 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.24, showcasing his ability to compete at the highest level despite the challenges of the game. Over the course of his limited appearances, he tallied 13 strikeouts. While his time in the spotlight was short-lived, Korince's contributions to the teams he played for during the 1966 and 1967 seasons remain a part of baseball history, reflecting the struggles and triumphs of many players who sought to make their mark in the ever-evolving landscape of Major League Baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.0 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 14 | 13 | 4.24 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | DET | AL | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 5.14 | -333.4 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | DET | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | DET | AL | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 11 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | DET | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967 | DET | P | 9 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 11 |