George Shoch
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1886-1897)
George Shoch was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1886 to 1897 for 4 teams, including the Washington Nationals, a span of 12 seasons. In 707 career games, he hit .264 with 671 hits, 10 home runs, and 323 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
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'6" / 158 lb
- Died
- 9/30/1937 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1886-09-10
- Last Game
- 1897-10-02
Full name: George Quintus Shoch
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 707 | 2,540 | 414 | 671 | 89 | 28 | 10 | 323 | 138 | 298 | 129 | .264 | .354 | .333 | .687 | -215 |
Career AVG .264 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .354 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — +5.7% above league average.
Career SLG .333 vs. league average .364 across their career seasons — 8.6% below league average.
Career OPS .687 vs. league average .700 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1886 | WS8 | NL | 26 | 95 | 11 | 28 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 13 | .295 | .246 (+20%) | .302 (+2%) | .331 (+11%) | .634 (+7%) | 73.4 |
| 1887 | WS8 | NL | 70 | 264 | 47 | 63 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 29 | 21 | 16 | .239 | .270 (-12%) | .331 (-8%) | .373 (-22%) | .705 (-15%) | -589.0 |
| 1888 | WS8 | NL | 90 | 317 | 46 | 58 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 22 | .183 | .238 (-23%) | .290 (-10%) | .319 (-25%) | .610 (-18%) | -681.2 |
| 1889 | WS8 | NL | 30 | 109 | 12 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 9 | 20 | 5 | .239 | .263 (-10%) | .334 (+15%) | .357 (-28%) | .691 (-7%) | 13.9 |
| 1891 | ML3 | AA | 34 | 127 | 29 | 40 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 5 | .315 | .254 (+24%) | .331 (+31%) | .343 (+19%) | .675 (+25%) | 647.9 |
| 1892 | BLN | NL | 76 | 308 | 42 | 85 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 50 | 14 | 24 | 19 | .276 | .244 (+13%) | .316 (+7%) | .327 (+8%) | .644 (+8%) | 404.2 |
| 1893 | BRO | NL | 94 | 327 | 53 | 86 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 54 | 9 | 48 | 13 | .263 | .279 (-6%) | .356 (+3%) | .379 (-11%) | .735 (-4%) | -113.2 |
| 1894 | BRO | NL | 65 | 243 | 47 | 77 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 37 | 16 | 26 | 6 | .317 | .309 (+2%) | .379 (+4%) | .435 (-9%) | .814 (-3%) | -71.9 |
| 1895 | BRO | NL | 61 | 216 | 49 | 56 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 29 | 7 | 32 | 6 | .259 | .296 (-13%) | .361 (+2%) | .399 (-8%) | .761 (-4%) | -88.0 |
| 1896 | BRO | NL | 76 | 250 | 36 | 73 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 28 | 11 | 33 | 10 | .292 | .290 (+1%) | .354 (+8%) | .387 (-6%) | .741 (avg) | 123.9 |
| 1897 | BRO | NL | 85 | 284 | 42 | 79 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 38 | 6 | 49 | 14 | .278 | .291 (-5%) | .354 (+11%) | .387 (-16%) | .741 (-3%) | 65.0 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 707 | 2,540 | 414 | 671 | 89 | 28 | 10 | 323 | 138 | 298 | 129 | .264 | — | — | — | — | -215 | ||
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 | WS8 | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | — | 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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 157 | 0 | 319 | 489 | 58 | 47 |
| 3B | 73 | 0 | 92 | 146 | 26 | 7 |
| OF | 298 | 0 | 539 | 50 | 57 | 7 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 180 | 0 | 342 | 599 | 115 | 41 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1886 | WS8 | OF | 25 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 1886 | WS8 | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1887 | WS8 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1887 | WS8 | OF | 63 | 0 | 115 | 15 | 15 | 3 |
| 1887 | WS8 | SS | 6 | 0 | 10 | 22 | 9 | 2 |
| 1888 | WS8 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1888 | WS8 | OF | 35 | 0 | 59 | 7 | 8 | 1 |
| 1888 | WS8 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1888 | WS8 | SS | 52 | 0 | 84 | 168 | 28 | 6 |
| 1889 | WS8 | OF | 29 | 0 | 49 | 8 | 6 | 1 |
| 1889 | WS8 | SS | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1891 | ML3 | 3B | 9 | 0 | 13 | 18 | 5 | 0 |
| 1891 | ML3 | SS | 25 | 0 | 51 | 85 | 10 | 4 |
| 1892 | BLN | 3B | 7 | 0 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 0 |
| 1892 | BLN | OF | 12 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1892 | BLN | SS | 57 | 0 | 96 | 197 | 43 | 17 |
| 1893 | BRO | 2B | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 1893 | BRO | 3B | 37 | 0 | 48 | 66 | 9 | 5 |
| 1893 | BRO | OF | 46 | 0 | 84 | 7 | 11 | 0 |
| 1893 | BRO | SS | 11 | 0 | 25 | 42 | 6 | 2 |
| 1894 | BRO | 2B | 9 | 0 | 13 | 19 | 3 | 1 |
| 1894 | BRO | 3B | 14 | 0 | 17 | 32 | 4 | 1 |
| 1894 | BRO | OF | 35 | 0 | 82 | 5 | 7 | 1 |
| 1894 | BRO | SS | 7 | 0 | 22 | 25 | 3 | 3 |
| 1895 | BRO | 2B | 13 | 0 | 13 | 37 | 6 | 3 |
| 1895 | BRO | 3B | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 1895 | BRO | OF | 39 | 0 | 74 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| 1895 | BRO | SS | 6 | 0 | 8 | 16 | 3 | 1 |
| 1896 | BRO | 2B | 62 | 0 | 103 | 184 | 18 | 16 |
| 1896 | BRO | 3B | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1896 | BRO | OF | 10 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1896 | BRO | SS | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1897 | BRO | 2B | 68 | 0 | 188 | 240 | 27 | 25 |
| 1897 | BRO | OF | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1897 | BRO | SS | 13 | 0 | 39 | 41 | 12 | 5 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Second Base | 157 |
| Third Base | 73 |
| Shortstop | 180 |
| Left Field | 99 |
| Center Field | 41 |
| Right Field | 159 |
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George Shoch: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 10, 1886 and the final game on October 2, 1897, George Shoch built the record summarized on this page. Club by club, the record runs the Washington Nationals (1886 to 1889), the Milwaukee Brewers (1891), the Baltimore Orioles (1892), the Brooklyn Grooms (1893 to 1895), and the Brooklyn Bridegrooms (1896 through 1897). At 5 feet, 6 inches and 158 pounds, Shoch is listed as an outfielder. Shoch batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Shoch was born on January 6, 1859, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Shoch died on September 30, 1937, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. George Shoch was the playing name; the full given name is George Quintus.
Shoch collected 671 hits in 2,540 at bats across 707 games, good for a .264 batting average, along with 10 homers, 323 runs batted in, and 138 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .354 and .333 give Shoch a career OPS of .687. Against a .269 league average for those years, Shoch's .264 average was near the norm.
Frequently Asked Questions about George Shoch
- What years did George Shoch play?
- George Shoch played in Major League Baseball from 1886 to 1897.
- Was George Shoch a pitcher?
- No. George Shoch was a position player (Outfielder), though he did pitch in 1 career game.
- How many home runs did George Shoch hit?
- George Shoch hit 10 career home runs with 671 hits.
- What teams did George Shoch play for?
- George Shoch played for 4 teams: the Washington Nationals (1886–1889), the Milwaukee Brewers (1891), the Baltimore Orioles (1892), and the Brooklyn Bridegrooms (1893–1897).
- What were George Shoch's career stats?
- In 707 games, George Shoch had 671 hits, 10 home runs, 323 RBI, 414 runs, and 138 stolen bases, with a .264 batting average.
- What position did George Shoch play?
- George Shoch played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was George Shoch and how much did he weigh?
- George Shoch was listed at 5 feet 6 inches and 158 pounds.
- How many home runs did George Shoch hit each season?
- George Shoch's home runs by season: 1 in 1886, 1 in 1887, 2 in 1888, 0 in 1889, 1 in 1891, 1 in 1892, 2 in 1893, 1 in 1894, 0 in 1895, 1 in 1896, and 0 in 1897. His most in one season was 2, in 1888 and 1893.
- What was George Shoch's career batting average?
- George Shoch batted .264 over his career, with 671 hits in 2,540 at bats.
- How many RBI did George Shoch have?
- George Shoch drove in 323 runs in his career.
- What was George Shoch's career ERA?
- George Shoch finished with a 0.00 career ERA, going 0-0 with 0 strikeouts.
- Is George Shoch in the Hall of Fame?
- No. George Shoch has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.