George Proeser
Right Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1888-1890)
George Proeser was a right fielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1888 to 1890 for the Cleveland Blues and the Syracuse Stars, a span of 3 seasons. In 20 career games, he hit .263 with 20 hits, 1 home runs, and 7 RBI. He also pitched in 7 games, going 3-4 with a 3.81 ERA. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 65.
- 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
- Right Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 190 lb
- Died
- 10/13/1941 in New Burlington, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1888-09-15
- Last Game
- 1890-07-10
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 76 | 16 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 5 | .263 | .356 | .368 | .725 | 65 |
Career AVG .263 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .356 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — +11.8% above league average.
Career SLG .368 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — +8.8% above league average.
Career OPS .725 vs. league average .657 across their career seasons — +10.2% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 | CL3 | AA | 7 | 23 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .304 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1890 | SR2 | AA | 13 | 53 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 0 | .245 | .260 (-6%) | .336 (+8%) | .351 (+2%) | .687 (+5%) | 65.3 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 20 | 76 | 16 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 5 | .263 | — | — | — | — | 65 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 | CL3 | AA | 3 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 59.0 | 53 | 25 | 30 | 20 | 3.81 | 2.95 (-29%) | -2541.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 3 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 59.0 | 53 | 25 | 30 | 20 | 3.81 | — | -2,541 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 7 |
| Right Field | 13 |
Frequently Asked Questions about George Proeser
- What years did George Proeser play?
- George Proeser played in Major League Baseball from 1888 to 1890.
- Was George Proeser a pitcher?
- Both. George Proeser pitched in 7 games, going 3-4 with a 3.81 ERA, but spent most of his career as a Right Fielder.
- How many home runs did George Proeser hit?
- George Proeser hit 1 career home runs with 20 hits.
- What was George Proeser's career batting average?
- George Proeser batted .263 over his career, with 20 hits in 76 at bats.
- How many RBI did George Proeser have?
- George Proeser drove in 7 runs in his career.
- What was George Proeser's career ERA?
- George Proeser finished with a 3.81 career ERA, going 3-4 with 20 strikeouts.