George Strief
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1879-1885)
George Strief was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1879 to 1885 for 6 teams, including the Cleveland Blues, a span of 7 seasons. In 362 career games, he hit .208 with 282 hits, 5 home runs, and 64 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 172 lb
- Died
- 4/1/1946 in Cleveland Heights, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1879-05-01
- Last Game
- 1885-09-08
Full name: George Andrew Strief
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 362 | 1,359 | 144 | 282 | 50 | 14 | 5 | 64 | 0 | 64 | 28 | .208 | .243 | .276 | .519 | -2,621 |
Career AVG .208 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 16.3% below league average.
Career OBP .243 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 13.5% below league average.
Career SLG .276 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 16.6% below league average.
Career OPS .519 vs. league average .612 across their career seasons — 15.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1879 | CL2 | NL | 71 | 264 | 24 | 46 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 10 | 23 | .174 | .255 (-32%) | .270 (-25%) | .328 (-37%) | .599 (-31%) | -1032.3 |
| 1882 | PT1 | AA | 79 | 296 | 44 | 59 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | .199 | .248 (-20%) | .275 (-16%) | .329 (-12%) | .605 (-14%) | -549.0 |
| 1883 | SL4 | AA | 82 | 302 | 22 | 68 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 0 | 12 | 0 | .225 | .257 (-12%) | .285 (-11%) | .345 (-23%) | .631 (-18%) | -684.0 |
| 1884 | SL4 | AA | 48 | 184 | 22 | 37 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | .201 | .243 (-17%) | .278 (-9%) | .327 (-14%) | .606 (-11%) | -261.6 |
| 1884 | KCU | UA | 15 | 56 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | .107 | .243 (-56%) | .278 (-40%) | .327 (-40%) | .606 (-40%) | -261.6 |
| 1884 | CHU | UA | 15 | 53 | 6 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .208 | .243 (-15%) | .278 (-10%) | .327 (-8%) | .606 (-9%) | -261.6 |
| 1884 | CL2 | NL | 8 | 29 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .241 | — | — | — | — | -261.6 |
| 1885 | PH4 | AA | 44 | 175 | 19 | 48 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 9 | 0 | .274 | .244 (+12%) | .287 (+8%) | .325 (+16%) | .613 (+12%) | 276.6 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 362 | 1,359 | 144 | 282 | 50 | 14 | 5 | 64 | 0 | 64 | 28 | .208 | — | — | — | — | -3,035 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 201 | 0 | 602 | 567 | 131 | 79 |
| 3B | 21 | 0 | 20 | 38 | 12 | 0 |
| OF | 128 | 0 | 189 | 22 | 20 | 0 |
| SS | 11 | 0 | 11 | 35 | 5 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1879 | CL2 | 2B | 16 | 0 | 35 | 41 | 15 | 4 |
| 1879 | CL2 | OF | 55 | 0 | 104 | 8 | 10 | 0 |
| 1882 | PT1 | 2B | 78 | 0 | 240 | 202 | 40 | 28 |
| 1882 | PT1 | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| 1883 | SL4 | 2B | 67 | 0 | 205 | 214 | 47 | 28 |
| 1883 | SL4 | OF | 15 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1884 | SL4 | 1B | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1884 | SL4 | 2B | 3 | 0 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
| 1884 | SL4 | OF | 44 | 0 | 51 | 5 | 10 | 0 |
| 1884 | KCU | 2B | 15 | 0 | 56 | 52 | 12 | 9 |
| 1884 | CHU | 2B | 15 | 0 | 34 | 33 | 7 | 1 |
| 1884 | CL2 | 3B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1884 | CL2 | OF | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1885 | PH4 | 2B | 7 | 0 | 20 | 16 | 4 | 5 |
| 1885 | PH4 | 3B | 19 | 0 | 18 | 35 | 11 | 0 |
| 1885 | PH4 | OF | 8 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1885 | PH4 | SS | 10 | 0 | 11 | 27 | 4 | 5 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 201 |
| Third Base | 21 |
| Shortstop | 11 |
| Left Field | 61 |
| Center Field | 60 |
| Right Field | 8 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
George Strief (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
George Strief: the record in brief
The profile opens with George Strief's first major league game on May 1, 1879; the last one listed came on September 8, 1885. Strief played for the Cleveland Blues (1879 to 1884), the Pittsburg Alleghenys (1882), the St. Louis Browns (1883 to 1884), the Kansas City Cowboys (1884), the Chicago/Pittsburgh (Union League) (1884), and the Philadelphia Athletics (1885). Strief is listed as a second baseman at 172 pounds on a 5-foot-7 frame. The bio says Strief batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is October 16, 1856, in Cincinnati, OH, USA. Strief died on April 1, 1946, in Cleveland Heights, OH, USA. The given name on file is George Andrew Strief.
Strief collected 282 hits in 1,359 at bats across 362 games, good for a .208 batting average; the totals also include 5 homers and 64 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .243 and the slugging percentage .276, for an OPS of .519. Measured against the leagues Strief played in, the .208 career average compares with a .248 league average over the same seasons, 16.3% below the league. No season topped the 68 hits of 1883.
Frequently Asked Questions about George Strief
- What years did George Strief play?
- George Strief played in Major League Baseball from 1879 to 1885.
- Was George Strief a pitcher?
- No. George Strief was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did George Strief hit?
- George Strief hit 5 career home runs with 282 hits.
- What teams did George Strief play for?
- George Strief played for 6 teams: the Cleveland Blues (1879, 1884), the Pittsburg Alleghenys (1882), the St. Louis Browns (1883–1884), the Kansas City Cowboys (1884), the Chicago/Pittsburgh (Union League) (1884), and the Philadelphia Athletics (1885).
- What were George Strief's career stats?
- In 362 games, George Strief had 282 hits, 5 home runs, 64 RBI, and 144 runs, with a .208 batting average.
- What position did George Strief play?
- George Strief played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was George Strief and how much did he weigh?
- George Strief was listed at 5 feet 7 inches and 172 pounds.
- How many home runs did George Strief hit each season?
- George Strief's home runs by season: 0 in 1879, 2 in 1882, 1 in 1883, 2 in 1884, and 0 in 1885. His most in one season was 2, in 1882 and 1884.
- What was George Strief's career batting average?
- George Strief batted .208 over his career, with 282 hits in 1,359 at bats.
- How many RBI did George Strief have?
- George Strief drove in 64 runs in his career.
- Is George Strief in the Hall of Fame?
- No. George Strief has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.