George Noftsker, baseball player, 1884-1884

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

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

Season-by-Season Batting

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 3
Center Field 1
Right Field 4