George Pechiney
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1885-1887)
George Pechiney was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1885 to 1887 for the Cincinnati Red Stockings and the Cleveland Blues, a span of 3 seasons. Across 61 career appearances, he went 23-34 with a 4.23 ERA and 183 strikeouts. He also batted .205 with 1 home runs.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 184 lb
- Died
- 7/14/1943 in Cincinnati, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1885-08-04
- Last Game
- 1887-06-24
Full name: George Adolphe Pechiney
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1885 | CN2 | AA | 7 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 98.0 | 95 | 22 | 30 | 49 | 2.02 | 3.03 (+33%) | -204.6 |
| 1886 | CN2 | AA | 15 | 21 | 40 | 40 | 35 | 2 | 0 | 330.1 | 355 | 152 | 133 | 110 | 4.14 | 3.37 (-23%) | -4604.4 |
| 1887 | CL3 | AA | 1 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 86.0 | 118 | 68 | 44 | 24 | 7.12 | 4.17 (-71%) | -2999.2 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 23 | 34 | 61 | 61 | 56 | 3 | 0 | 514.1 | 568 | 242 | 207 | 183 | 4.23 | — | -7,808 | ||
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 Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | 220 | 23 | 45 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 24 | 1 | 8 | 6 | .205 | .232 | .273 | .505 | -378 |
Career AVG .205 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 19.6% below league average.
Career OBP .232 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — 24.7% below league average.
Career SLG .273 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 20.9% below league average.
Career OPS .505 vs. league average .653 across their career seasons — 22.7% 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 | CN2 | AA | 11 | 40 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .150 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1886 | CN2 | AA | 41 | 144 | 14 | 30 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 1 | 6 | 0 | .208 | .246 (-15%) | .302 (-21%) | .331 (-14%) | .634 (-17%) | -378.3 |
| 1887 | CL3 | AA | 10 | 36 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 62 | 220 | 23 | 45 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 24 | 1 | 8 | 6 | .205 | — | — | — | — | -378 | ||
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 |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 61 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 2 |
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George Pechiney (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
George Pechiney: the record in brief
Between the debut on August 4, 1885 and the final game on June 24, 1887, George Pechiney built the record summarized on this page. The team column moves through the Cincinnati Red Stockings (1885 to 1886) and the Cleveland Blues (1887). Pechiney played primarily as a pitcher and threw and hit right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on September 20, 1861, in Cincinnati, OH, USA and a listed size of 5'9" and 184 pounds. Pechiney's death is recorded on July 14, 1943, in Cincinnati, OH, USA. The given name on file is George Adolphe Pechiney.
Across 61 games (61 starts), Pechiney recorded 23 wins against 34 losses with a 4.23 ERA. Pechiney had 183 strikeouts and 56 complete games. Against a 3.55 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.23 mark was 19.3% worse. The best win total was 15, in 1886. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 4.14 in 1886, when the league's was 3.37.
Frequently Asked Questions about George Pechiney
- What years did George Pechiney play?
- George Pechiney played in Major League Baseball from 1885 to 1887.
- Was George Pechiney a pitcher?
- Yes. George Pechiney pitched in the major leagues, recording 23 wins and 183 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did George Pechiney hit?
- George Pechiney hit 1 career home run with 45 hits.
- What teams did George Pechiney play for?
- George Pechiney played for 2 teams: the Cincinnati Red Stockings (1885–1886) and the Cleveland Blues (1887).
- What were George Pechiney's career stats?
- In 61 games, George Pechiney went 23-34 with a 4.23 ERA, 183 strikeouts, and 514.1 innings pitched. At the plate he had 45 hits and 1 home runs.
- What position did George Pechiney play?
- George Pechiney played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was George Pechiney and how much did he weigh?
- George Pechiney was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 184 pounds.
- What was George Pechiney's career ERA?
- George Pechiney finished with a 4.23 career ERA, going 23-34 with 183 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did George Pechiney have?
- George Pechiney recorded 183 career strikeouts.
- Is George Pechiney in the Hall of Fame?
- No. George Pechiney has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.