George Scharein
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1937-1940)
George Scharein was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1937 to 1940 for the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 4 seasons. In 388 career games, he hit .240 with 316 hits, 2 home runs, and 119 RBI.
- 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 174 lb
- Died
- 12/23/1981 in Decatur, IL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1937-04-19
- Last Game
- 1940-04-28
Full name: George Albert Scharein
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 388 | 1,317 | 126 | 316 | 53 | 6 | 2 | 119 | 28 | 65 | 123 | .240 | .277 | .294 | .571 | -4,879 |
Career AVG .240 vs. league average .273 across their career seasons — 12.0% below league average.
Career OBP .277 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 18.7% below league average.
Career SLG .294 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 25.2% below league average.
Career OPS .571 vs. league average .733 across their career seasons — 22.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | PHI | NL | 146 | 511 | 44 | 123 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 57 | 13 | 36 | 47 | .241 | .276 (-13%) | .342 (-14%) | .398 (-29%) | .740 (-22%) | -1808.5 |
| 1938 | PHI | NL | 117 | 390 | 47 | 93 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 29 | 11 | 16 | 33 | .238 | .272 (-13%) | .341 (-21%) | .392 (-22%) | .734 (-22%) | -1434.3 |
| 1939 | PHI | NL | 118 | 399 | 35 | 95 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 33 | 4 | 13 | 40 | .238 | .274 (-13%) | .342 (-23%) | .393 (-25%) | .735 (-24%) | -1636.1 |
| 1940 | PHI | NL | 7 | 17 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .294 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 388 | 1,317 | 126 | 316 | 53 | 6 | 2 | 119 | 28 | 65 | 123 | .240 | — | — | — | — | -4,879 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (388 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 196 | 639 | 59 | 151 | 1 | 61 | .236 |
| Away | 192 | 678 | 67 | 166 | 1 | 58 | .245 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940-04-28 | PHI | BSN | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940-04-27 | PHI | BSN | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940-04-26 | PHI | BRO | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1940-04-25 | PHI | BRO | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940-04-24 | PHI | NY1 | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940-04-23 | PHI | NY1 | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1940-04-16 | PHI | NY1 | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1939-10-01 | PHI | BRO | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939-09-30 | PHI | BRO | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1939-09-26 | PHI | BSN | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 39 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 347 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
George Scharein (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
George Scharein: the record in brief
George Scharein played a first major league game on April 19, 1937 and a last one on April 28, 1940. Every season row on the page belongs to the Philadelphia Phillies, from 1937 through 1940. At 6 feet, 1 inch and 174 pounds, Scharein is listed as a shortstop. Scharein threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is November 21, 1914, in Decatur, IL, USA. Scharein's death is recorded on December 23, 1981, in Decatur, IL, USA. Scharein's full given name, per the bio, is George Albert Scharein.
The batting record for Scharein: 388 games, 316 hits in 1,317 at bats, and a .240 average, adding 2 homers, 119 runs batted in, and 28 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .277 and the slugging percentage .294, for an OPS of .571. Measured against the leagues Scharein played in, the .240 career average compares with a .273 league average over the same seasons, 12.0% below the league. The OPS comparison is .571 to a league .733, 22.2% below average. The highest hit total in a season was 123, in 1937. Scharein drove in a season-high 57 runs in 1937.
Frequently Asked Questions about George Scharein
- What years did George Scharein play?
- George Scharein played in Major League Baseball from 1937 to 1940.
- Was George Scharein a pitcher?
- No. George Scharein was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did George Scharein hit?
- George Scharein hit 2 career home runs with 316 hits.
- What teams did George Scharein play for?
- George Scharein played for one team, the Philadelphia Phillies (1937–1940).
- What were George Scharein's career stats?
- In 388 games, George Scharein had 316 hits, 2 home runs, 119 RBI, 126 runs, and 28 stolen bases, with a .240 batting average.
- What position did George Scharein play?
- George Scharein played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was George Scharein and how much did he weigh?
- George Scharein was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 174 pounds.
- How many home runs did George Scharein hit each season?
- George Scharein's home runs by season: 0 in 1937, 1 in 1938, 1 in 1939, and 0 in 1940. His most in one season was 1, in 1938 and 1939.
- What was George Scharein's career batting average?
- George Scharein batted .240 over his career, with 316 hits in 1,317 at bats.
- How many RBI did George Scharein have?
- George Scharein drove in 119 runs in his career.
- Is George Scharein in the Hall of Fame?
- No. George Scharein has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.