George Seward
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1875-1882)
George Seward was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1875 to 1882 for the St. Louis Stars, the New York Mutuals, and the St. Louis Browns, a span of 8 seasons. In 64 career games, he hit .226 with 55 hits and 8 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
- Outfielder
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 145 lb
- Born
- 1851 in New York, NY, USA
- Died
- 3/28/1904 in St. Louis, MO, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1875-05-19
- Last Game
- 1882-08-08
Full name: George Thomas Seward
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | 243 | 35 | 55 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 13 | 1 | .226 | .266 | .247 | .513 | -303 |
Career AVG .226 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 10.8% below league average.
Career OBP .266 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .247 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 23.3% below league average.
Career OPS .513 vs. league average .593 across their career seasons — 13.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1875 | SL2 | 25 | 96 | 12 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | .250 | .253 (-2%) | .260 (-1%) | .309 (-13%) | .570 (-7%) | -73.7 | |
| 1876 | NY3 | NL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1882 | SL4 | AA | 38 | 144 | 23 | 31 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | .215 | .248 (-13%) | .275 (avg) | .329 (-28%) | .605 (-16%) | -229.6 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 64 | 243 | 35 | 55 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 13 | 1 | .226 | — | — | — | — | -303 | ||
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 |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 23 |
| Second Base | 3 |
| Left Field | 9 |
| Center Field | 3 |
| Right Field | 30 |
Frequently Asked Questions about George Seward
- What years did George Seward play?
- George Seward played in Major League Baseball from 1875 to 1882.
- Was George Seward a pitcher?
- No. George Seward was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did George Seward hit?
- George Seward hit 0 career home runs with 55 hits.
- What was George Seward's career batting average?
- George Seward batted .226 over his career, with 55 hits in 243 at bats.
- How many RBI did George Seward have?
- George Seward drove in 8 runs in his career.
- Is George Seward in the Hall of Fame?
- No. George Seward has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.