George Toporcer
Born: 2/9/1899 in New York, NY, USA
Died: 5/17/1989 in Huntington Station, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1921-04-13 | Final Game: 1928-06-02
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs
Biography
George Toporcer was a professional baseball player born in 1899, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1921 to 1928. Primarily known as a position player, Toporcer played in a total of 546 games throughout his career. He built a solid reputation as a reliable hitter, finishing with 437 hits and a commendable batting average of .279. His offensive contributions included 9 home runs and 151 runs batted in (RBIs), along with 22 stolen bases, showcasing his speed and agility on the field.
Toporcer's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the game was evolving from the deadball era into a more offensively charged environment. His playing style reflected the adaptability and skill required to succeed in a realm that was beginning to embrace power hitting while still valuing contact and speed. Although he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Toporcer's contributions to the teams he played for during the 1920s remain a testament to his dedication and talent in the sport. He retired on June 2, 1928, leaving behind a legacy as a capable player in an era that laid the groundwork for the modern game.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 546 | 1566 | 223 | 437 | 76 | 22 | 9 | 151 | 22 | 150 | 93 | 0.279 | 0.347 | 0.373 | 0.720 | -574.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | STL | NL | 22 | 53 | 4 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0.264 | -190.3 |
| 1922 | STL | NL | 116 | 352 | 56 | 114 | 25 | 6 | 3 | 36 | 2 | 24 | 18 | 0.324 | 660.2 |
| 1923 | STL | NL | 97 | 303 | 45 | 77 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 41 | 14 | 0.254 | -289.9 |
| 1924 | STL | NL | 70 | 198 | 30 | 62 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 24 | 2 | 11 | 14 | 0.313 | 138.3 |
| 1925 | STL | NL | 83 | 268 | 38 | 76 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 26 | 7 | 36 | 15 | 0.284 | 25.2 |
| 1926 | STL | NL | 64 | 88 | 13 | 22 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 0.250 | -160.7 |
| 1927 | STL | NL | 86 | 290 | 37 | 72 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 5 | 27 | 16 | 0.248 | -757.7 |
| 1928 | STL | NL | 8 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | WS | SLN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 3 | 0 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 2B | 105 | 0 | 195 | 256 | 24 | 51 |
| 3B | 95 | 0 | 74 | 159 | 7 | 11 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| SS | 249 | 0 | 443 | 657 | 63 | 111 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | SLN | 2B | 12 | 0 | 24 | 37 | 4 | 6 |
| 1921 | SLN | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922 | SLN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922 | SLN | 3B | 6 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| 1922 | SLN | SS | 91 | 0 | 168 | 246 | 27 | 34 |
| 1922 | SLN | OF | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1923 | SLN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923 | SLN | 2B | 52 | 0 | 130 | 162 | 17 | 39 |
| 1923 | SLN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923 | SLN | SS | 33 | 0 | 62 | 77 | 7 | 18 |
| 1924 | SLN | 2B | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1924 | SLN | 3B | 33 | 0 | 22 | 54 | 2 | 2 |
| 1924 | SLN | SS | 25 | 0 | 32 | 49 | 5 | 6 |
| 1925 | SLN | 2B | 7 | 0 | 8 | 16 | 1 | 1 |
| 1925 | SLN | SS | 66 | 0 | 141 | 215 | 15 | 40 |
| 1926 | SLN | 2B | 27 | 0 | 22 | 35 | 1 | 3 |
| 1926 | SLN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | SLN | SS | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927 | SLN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1927 | SLN | 2B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1927 | SLN | 3B | 54 | 0 | 49 | 95 | 3 | 8 |
| 1927 | SLN | SS | 27 | 0 | 37 | 62 | 9 | 13 |
| 1928 | SLN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928 | SLN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 2 |
| Second Base | 105 |
| Third Base | 97 |
| Shortstop | 249 |
| Right Field | 1 |