George Mappes
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1885-1886)
George Mappes was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1885 to 1886 for the Baltimore Orioles and the St. Louis Maroons, a span of 2 seasons. In 12 career games, he hit .182 with 6 hits.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 200 lb
- Died
- 2/20/1934 in St. Louis, MO, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1885-09-23
- Last Game
- 1886-10-09
Full name: George Richard Mappes
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 33 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | .182 | .229 | .242 | .471 | 0 |
Career AVG .182 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 25.9% below league average.
Career OBP .229 vs. league average .296 across their career seasons — 22.7% below league average.
Career SLG .242 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 26.3% below league average.
Career OPS .471 vs. league average .625 across their career seasons — 24.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1885 | BL2 | AA | 6 | 19 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .211 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1886 | SL5 | NL | 6 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 12 | 33 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 3 |
| Second Base | 7 |
| Third Base | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions about George Mappes
- What years did George Mappes play?
- George Mappes played in Major League Baseball from 1885 to 1886.
- Was George Mappes a pitcher?
- No. George Mappes was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did George Mappes hit?
- George Mappes hit 0 career home runs with 6 hits.
- What was George Mappes's career batting average?
- George Mappes batted .182 over his career, with 6 hits in 33 at bats.
- Is George Mappes in the Hall of Fame?
- No. George Mappes has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did George Mappes play for?
- George Mappes played for the Baltimore Orioles and the St. Louis Maroons.