George Tsamis
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1993)
George Tsamis was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1993 for the Minnesota Twins. Across 41 career appearances, he went 1-2 with a 6.19 ERA and 30 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1993-04-26
- Last Game
- 1993-10-01
Full name: George Alex Tsamis
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | MIN | AL | 1 | 2 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 68.1 | 86 | 47 | 27 | 30 | 6.19 | 4.19 (-48%) | -1621.1 |
| Career · 1 season | 1 | 2 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 68.1 | 86 | 47 | 27 | 30 | 6.19 | — | -1,621 | ||
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | MIN | AL | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (82 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 22 | 30.0 | 39 | 25 | 15 | 15 | 7.50 |
| Away | 19 | 38.1 | 47 | 22 | 12 | 15 | 5.17 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-10-01 | MIN | SEA | — | 1.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-26 | MIN | BOS | — | 1.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-19 | MIN | TOR | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993-09-15 | MIN | OAK | — | 3.1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993-09-13 | MIN | OAK | — | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993-09-10 | MIN | TEX | — | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-08 | MIN | CLE | — | 2.1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-04 | MIN | TEX | — | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-01 | MIN | CLE | — | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993-08-31 | MIN | CLE | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 41 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stetson University | DeLand | FL | 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 |
George Tsamis: the record in brief
April 26, 1993 and October 1, 1993 bracket George Tsamis's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. All of the seasons listed were played for the Minnesota Twins. Tsamis, born on June 14, 1967, in Campbell, CA, USA, is listed as a pitcher and threw left-handed and batted right-handed. The bio gives 6-foot-2 and 190 pounds. The given name on file is George Alex Tsamis.
The pitching table credits Tsamis with a 1-2 record and a 6.19 ERA in 41 games. The totals include 30 strikeouts. The league ERA over Tsamis's seasons was 4.19, so the 6.19 figure ran 47.7% worse than average. All of that pitching came in 1993, with 41 games and 30 strikeouts.
Every defensive appearance on record for Tsamis, 41 games, came at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 0 errors alongside 7 putouts and 14 assists.
Tsamis's college years, 1986, 1987, 1988, and 1989, were spent at Stetson University. Retrosheet box scores cover 82 of Tsamis's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Frequently Asked Questions about George Tsamis
- Was George Tsamis a pitcher?
- Yes. George Tsamis pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 30 strikeouts.
- What teams did George Tsamis play for?
- George Tsamis played for one team, the Minnesota Twins (1993).
- What were George Tsamis's career stats?
- In 41 games, George Tsamis went 1-2 with a 6.19 ERA, 30 strikeouts, 68.1 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- What position did George Tsamis play?
- George Tsamis played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was George Tsamis and how much did he weigh?
- George Tsamis was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 190 pounds.
- What was George Tsamis's career ERA?
- George Tsamis finished with a 6.19 career ERA, going 1-2 with 30 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did George Tsamis have?
- George Tsamis recorded 30 career strikeouts.
- Is George Tsamis in the Hall of Fame?
- No. George Tsamis has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.