George Noftsker

Born: 8/24/1859 in Shippensburg, PA, USA

Died: 5/8/1931 in Shippensburg, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-04-17 | Final Game: 1884-05-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 135 lbs

Full name: George Washington Noftsker

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Biography

George Noftsker was a professional baseball player born in 1859, who played as a position player during the early days of Major League Baseball. His career spanned a brief period from April 17, 1884, to May 2, 1884, during which he participated in seven games. Noftsker made his mark in an era characterized by the evolution of baseball, transitioning from the chaotic play of the 19th century toward a more organized and structured game. In his short career, Noftsker recorded one hit, resulting in a batting average of .040. He did not achieve any home runs or RBIs and did not steal any bases. While his statistical contributions were minimal, Noftsker's involvement in the burgeoning league during its formative years reflects the early challenges and dynamics of professional baseball. His time in the major leagues, albeit brief, places him among the ranks of players who laid the groundwork for future generations in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
7	25	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.040	0.040	0.040	0.080	0.0

Career AVG .040 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 83.6% below league average.

Career OBP .040 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 85.7% below league average.

Career SLG .040 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 87.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.080 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 86.8% 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
1884	ALT	UA	7	25	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.040	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	3	0	12	9	3	1
OF	5	0	9	0	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1884	ALT	C	3	0	12	9	3	1
1884	ALT	OF	5	0	9	0	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	3
Center Field	1
Right Field	4