George Pfister
Born: 9/4/1918 in Bound Brook, NJ, USA
Died: 8/14/1997 in Somerset, NJ, USA
MLB Debut: 1941-09-27 | Final Game: 1941-09-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: George Edward Pfister
Biography
George Pfister, born in 1918, had a brief but notable appearance in Major League Baseball, playing as a position player. Pfister's career was marked by a single game on September 27, 1941, which placed him in the annals of baseball history, albeit in a unique context. His career statistics reflect his limited playing time, as he finished with 0 hits, 0 home runs, 0 RBIs, and a batting average of 0.0 across one game. While these numbers may not showcase traditional achievements, Pfister's participation in MLB during a time of significant change in the sport adds to his historical significance.
Pfister's debut came in an era that was just on the brink of transformation, as baseball was preparing for the influx of talent from World War II and the eventual integration of the sport. Though his major league career did not extend beyond that single game, Pfister's presence serves as a reminder of the many players who aspired to greatness and the competitive nature of professional baseball during the early 1940s. His story exemplifies the challenges faced by aspiring athletes and the fleeting nature of opportunity in the world of sports.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | BRO | NL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | BRO | C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1 |