George Ulrich
Born: 6/5/1869 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
Died: 1/9/1918 in Mount Joy, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1892-05-01 | Final Game: 1896-08-07
Full name: George F. Ulrich
Biography
George Ulrich was a professional baseball player born in 1869, who made his mark in the sport during the 1890s. He played as a position player, participating in Major League Baseball from May 1, 1892, until August 7, 1896. Throughout his career, Ulrich appeared in 21 games, where he recorded 15 hits and drove in a single run, finishing with a batting average of .208. While he did not hit any home runs, he demonstrated his speed on the base paths with three stolen bases.
Ulrich played during a transformative period in baseball history, just before the turn of the century when the game was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented style. Despite his limited career statistics, Ulrich contributed to the teams he played for, including stints with clubs that were part of the evolving landscape of Major League Baseball. His career, though brief, reflects the challenges and opportunities faced by players during an era marked by rapid changes in the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 72 | 5 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0.208 | 0.250 | 0.236 | 0.486 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 | WAS | NL | 6 | 24 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0.292 | 0.0 |
| 1893 | CIN | NL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1896 | NY1 | NL | 14 | 45 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.178 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 6 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| C | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 12 | 0 | 21 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 | WAS | C | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1892 | WAS | 3B | 3 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1892 | WAS | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| 1893 | CIN | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1896 | NY1 | 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1896 | NY1 | OF | 11 | 0 | 20 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 2 |
| Third Base | 6 |
| Shortstop | 2 |
| Left Field | 11 |
| Center Field | 1 |