George Stovey

Born: 1866 in Williamsport, PA, USA

Died: 3/22/1936 in Williamsport, PA, USA

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: George Washington Stovey

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Biography

George Stovey, born in 1866, is an active pitcher known for his impressive skill set and significant contributions to the game of baseball. With a career record of 1-2, Stovey demonstrates a strong command of the mound, highlighted by his noteworthy ERA of 1.98. This statistic reflects his ability to effectively limit opposing teams' scoring opportunities, showcasing his prowess as a competitor in the sport. Throughout his career, he accumulates a total of 17 strikeouts, indicating his capability to dominate hitters with precision and strategy, although he has not yet recorded any saves. As an active player, Stovey continues to compete in an era that emphasizes the evolution of pitching styles and strategies. His performance is particularly notable against the backdrop of contemporary baseball, where the emphasis on strikeouts and ERA has intensified. Stovey's ability to maintain a low earned run average places him among the more effective pitchers in the league, and his ongoing presence in the game speaks to his resilience and adaptability as a professional athlete. As he continues to make his mark, Stovey's contributions to baseball not only reflect his individual talent but also highlight the enduring legacy of the sport's rich history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 2 4 4 2 0 0 27.3 31 6 0 12 17 1.98 0

Career ERA 1.98 vs. league average 3.52 across their career seasons — 43.9% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1891 CBG IND 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 9.0 8 0 1 10 0.00 3.52 (+100%) 0.0
1891 GOR IND 0 2 3 3 1 0 0 18.3 23 6 11 7 2.95 3.52 (+16%) -168.5

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
8 36 7 8 1 0 0 5 3 2 2 0.222 0.263 0.250 0.513 0.0

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 12.5% below league average.

Career OBP .263 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 20.6% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 27.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.513 vs. league average 0.675 across their career seasons — 24.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

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 CBG IND 2 11 5 3 0 0 0 2 2 1 1 0.273 — — — — 0.0
1891 GOR IND 6 25 2 5 1 0 0 3 1 1 1 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 6 4 3 0 0 0
P 4 4 1 5 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1891 CBG OF 1 1 1 0 0 0
1891 CBG P 1 1 1 1 0 0
1891 GOR OF 5 3 2 0 0 0
1891 GOR P 3 3 0 4 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 4
Left Field 2
Center Field 1
Right Field 3