George Stueland
Born: 3/2/1899 in Algona, IA, USA
Died: 9/9/1964 in Onawa, IA, USA
MLB Debut: 1921-09-15 | Final Game: 1925-05-26
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 174 lbs
Full name: George Anton Stueland
Biography
George Stueland was a professional baseball pitcher, whose career spanned from 1921 to 1925. Born in 1899, Stueland made his mark in the early years of Major League Baseball, a time characterized by evolving pitching styles and strategies. Throughout his brief career, he compiled a record of 9 wins and 6 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.73. Over the course of his time in the league, he recorded a total of 50 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to overpower batters despite the challenges of the era.
Stueland's playing career began in an age where pitchers were often expected to complete games and showcased a range of pitching techniques that were still being developed. His contributions to the teams he played for during this formative period of baseball helped lay the groundwork for the modern game. Although he did not achieve the fame of some of his contemporaries, Stueland's presence on the mound during the early 1920s reflects the competitive spirit and evolution of baseball during a pivotal time in its history. He retired from professional play on May 26, 1925, leaving behind a legacy as a dedicated pitcher in the annals of the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 6 | 45 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 135.0 | 153 | 86 | 9 | 64 | 50 | 5.73 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | CHC | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 5.73 | - |
| 1922 | CHC | NL | 9 | 4 | 35 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 113.0 | 129 | 73 | 49 | 44 | 5.81 | - |
| 1923 | CHC | NL | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 5.62 | - |
| 1925 | CHC | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3.00 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 35 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 0.171 | 0.194 | 0.171 | 0.366 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | CHC | NL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1922 | CHC | NL | 35 | 31 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 0.129 | 0.0 |
| 1923 | CHC | NL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1925 | CHC | NL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 45 | 0 | 3 | 27 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | CHN | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922 | CHN | P | 35 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923 | CHN | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925 | CHN | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 45 |