George Rettger
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1891-1892)
George Rettger was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1891 to 1892 for the St. Louis Browns, the Cleveland Spiders, and the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 2 seasons. Across 21 career appearances, he went 9-6 with a 3.67 ERA and 62 strikeouts.
- 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
- 5'11" / 175 lb
- Died
- 6/5/1921 in Lakewood, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1891-08-13
- Last Game
- 1892-07-16
Full name: George Edward Rettger
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 | SL4 | AA | 7 | 3 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 92.2 | 85 | 35 | 51 | 49 | 3.40 | 3.52 (+3%) | -963.7 |
| 1892 | CL4 | NL | 1 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 38.0 | 32 | 18 | 31 | 12 | 4.26 | 3.28 (-30%) | -1643.0 |
| 1892 | CIN | NL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 4.00 | 3.28 (-22%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 9 | 6 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 139.2 | 125 | 57 | 92 | 62 | 3.67 | — | -2,607 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 65 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 14 | .092 | .213 | .154 | .367 | 0 |
Career AVG .092 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 63.1% below league average.
Career OBP .213 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 34.4% below league average.
Career SLG .154 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 54.3% below league average.
Career OPS .367 vs. league average .661 across their career seasons — 44.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 | SL4 | AA | 15 | 42 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 10 | .071 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1892 | CL4 | NL | 6 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | .133 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1892 | CIN | NL | 2 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 23 | 65 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 14 | .092 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 | 21 |
| Right Field | 2 |
George Rettger: the record in brief
George Rettger's major league career runs from a debut on August 13, 1891 to a final game on July 16, 1892. Rettger played for the St. Louis Browns (1891), the Cleveland Spiders (1892), and the Cincinnati Reds (1892). Born on July 29, 1868, in Cleveland, OH, USA, Rettger is listed as a pitcher and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 5-foot-11 and 175 pounds. Rettger died on June 5, 1921, in Lakewood, OH, USA. George Rettger was the playing name; the full given name is George Edward.
Rettger's career pitching line is 9 wins, 6 losses and a 3.67 ERA over 21 appearances. Also on Rettger's record: 62 strikeouts and 14 complete games. Against a 3.41 league ERA for the same seasons, the 3.67 mark was 7.6% worse. Rettger won 7 games in 1891, the most of any season listed. 1891 was Rettger's sharpest full season, a 3.40 ERA against the league's 3.52.
Frequently Asked Questions about George Rettger
- What years did George Rettger play?
- George Rettger played in Major League Baseball from 1891 to 1892.
- Was George Rettger a pitcher?
- Yes. George Rettger pitched in the major leagues, recording 9 wins and 62 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did George Rettger hit?
- George Rettger hit 1 career home run with 6 hits.
- What teams did George Rettger play for?
- George Rettger played for 3 teams: the St. Louis Browns (1891), the Cleveland Spiders (1892), and the Cincinnati Reds (1892).
- What were George Rettger's career stats?
- In 21 games, George Rettger went 9-6 with a 3.67 ERA, 62 strikeouts, 139.2 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- What position did George Rettger play?
- George Rettger played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was George Rettger and how much did he weigh?
- George Rettger was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 175 pounds.
- What was George Rettger's career ERA?
- George Rettger finished with a 3.67 career ERA, going 9-6 with 62 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did George Rettger have?
- George Rettger recorded 62 career strikeouts.
- Is George Rettger in the Hall of Fame?
- No. George Rettger has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.