George Van Haltren

Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1887-1903)

George Van Haltren was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1887 to 1903 for 6 teams, including the Chicago Cubs, a span of 17 seasons. In 1,990 career games, he hit .316 with 2,544 hits, 69 home runs, and 1,015 RBI. He also pitched in 93 games, going 40-31 with a 4.05 ERA. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 23,525.

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

AVG .316
HR 69
RBI 1,015
H 2,544
OPS .803
PIV 23,525
Position
Outfielder
Bats / Throws
L / L
Height / Weight
5'11" / 170 lb
Born
3/30/1866 in St. Louis, MO, USA
Died
10/1/1945 in Oakland, CA, USA
MLB Debut
1887-06-27
Last Game
1903-09-26

Full name: George Edward Martin Van Haltren

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Career Batting Statistics

George Van Haltren — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1,990 8,043 1,642 2,544 286 161 69 1,015 583 871 498 .316 .386 .418 .803 23,525

Career AVG .316 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — +17.0% above league average.

Career OBP .386 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — +15.1% above league average.

Career SLG .418 vs. league average .361 across their career seasons — +15.5% above league average.

Career OPS .803 vs. league average .697 across their career seasons — +15.3% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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George Van Haltren Stats, Bio & Career Records
Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1887 CHN NL 45 172 30 35 4 0 3 17 12 15 15 .203 .270 (-25%) .331 (-18%) .373 (-25%) .705 (-22%) -572.4
1888 CHN NL 81 318 46 90 9 14 4 34 21 22 34 .283 .238 (+19%) .290 (+13%) .319 (+37%) .610 (+26%) 1169.0
1889 CHN NL 134 543 126 175 20 10 9 81 28 82 41 .322 .263 (+22%) .334 (+24%) .357 (+25%) .691 (+25%) 2928.6
1890 BRP PL 92 376 84 126 8 9 5 54 35 41 23 .335 .260 (+29%) .336 (+20%) .351 (+26%) .687 (+23%) 1652.3
1891 BL3 AA 139 566 136 180 14 15 9 83 75 71 46 .318 .254 (+25%) .331 (+20%) .343 (+29%) .675 (+25%) 2795.8
1892 BLN NL 135 556 105 168 20 12 7 57 49 70 34 .302 .244 (+23%) .316 (+21%) .327 (+28%) .644 (+24%) 2606.3
1892 PIT NL 13 55 10 11 2 2 0 5 6 6 0 .200 .244 (-18%) .316 (-12%) .327 (-6%) .644 (-9%) 2606.3
1893 PIT NL 124 529 129 179 14 11 3 79 37 75 25 .338 .279 (+21%) .356 (+19%) .379 (+12%) .735 (+15%) 1854.2
1894 NY1 NL 139 528 109 175 22 4 7 105 43 55 23 .331 .309 (+7%) .379 (+5%) .435 (-2%) .814 (+2%) 324.3
1895 NY1 NL 131 521 113 177 23 19 8 103 32 57 29 .340 .296 (+15%) .361 (+13%) .399 (+26%) .761 (+20%) 2145.0
1896 NY1 NL 133 562 136 197 18 21 5 74 39 55 36 .351 .290 (+21%) .354 (+16%) .387 (+25%) .741 (+21%) 2389.3
1897 NY1 NL 130 566 119 186 22 9 3 64 50 42 25 .329 .291 (+13%) .354 (+6%) .387 (+7%) .741 (+7%) 770.3
1898 NY1 NL 156 654 129 204 28 16 2 68 36 59 40 .312 .270 (+15%) .333 (+12%) .347 (+19%) .680 (+15%) 1909.0
1899 NY1 NL 152 607 118 183 22 3 2 58 31 75 35 .301 .282 (+7%) .343 (+10%) .366 (-3%) .710 (+4%) 729.0
1900 NY1 NL 141 571 114 180 30 7 1 51 45 50 26 .315 .279 (+13%) .338 (+10%) .366 (+9%) .705 (+9%) 1073.1
1901 NY1 NL 135 543 82 182 23 6 1 47 24 51 40 .335 .271 (+23%) .326 (+21%) .359 (+13%) .686 (+17%) 1979.5
1902 NY1 NL 26 96 14 24 1 2 0 7 6 17 9 .250 .266 (-6%) .321 (+13%) .343 (-12%) .665 (avg) 66.8
1903 NY1 NL 84 280 42 72 6 1 0 28 14 28 17 .257 .261 (-2%) .316 (+3%) .345 (-17%) .662 (-8%) -211.6
Career · 18 seasons 1,990 8,043 1,642 2,544 286 161 69 1,015 583 871 498 .316 — — — — 26,215

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.

Career Pitching Statistics

George Van Haltren — Career Pitching Statistics
W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
40 31 93 68 65 5 4 689.1 809 310 34 244 281 4.05 -6318.6

Career ERA 4.05 vs. league average 3.75 across their career seasons — 7.8% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Pitching Career Arc

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George Van Haltren Stats, Bio & Career Records
Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1887 CHN NL 11 7 20 18 18 1 1 161.0 177 69 66 76 3.86 4.17 (+8%) -1344.8
1888 CHN NL 13 13 30 24 24 4 1 245.2 263 96 60 139 3.52 2.95 (-19%) -1176.6
1890 BRP PL 15 10 28 25 23 0 2 223.0 272 106 89 48 4.28 3.88 (-10%) -3057.3
1891 BL3 AA 0 1 6 1 0 0 0 23.0 38 13 10 7 5.09 3.52 (-44%) -451.3
1892 BLN NL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 14.2 28 15 7 5 9.20 3.28 (-180%) -288.5
1895 NY1 NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 5.0 13 7 2 1 12.60 — 0.0
1896 NY1 NL 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 8.0 5 2 1 3 2.25 — 0.0
1900 NY1 NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3.0 1 0 3 0 0.00 — 0.0
1901 NY1 NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 6.0 12 2 6 2 3.00 — 0.0
Career · 9 seasons 40 31 93 68 65 5 4 689.1 809 310 244 281 4.05 — -6,319

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

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Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

George Van Haltren — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home33812972523974131.306
Away35614522474482130.309

Pitching — Home / Away

George Van Haltren — Pitching — Home / Away
SplitGIPHERBBSOERA
Away29.0132932.00

Last 10 Games — Batting

George Van Haltren — Last 10 Games — Batting
DateTmOppResABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSO
1903-09-26 NY1PITW 411000100
1903-09-24 NY1PITW 411000100
1903-09-23 NY1PITL 100000000
1903-09-10 NY1PHIW 411000010
1903-09-10 NY1PHIW 411000001
1903-09-08 NY1BROL 310000011
1903-09-07 NY1BROL 400000000
1903-09-07 NY1BROW 401000012
1903-09-05 NY1BROW 311000000
1903-09-04 NY1BROL 101000000

Last 2 Games — Pitching

George Van Haltren — Last 2 Games — Pitching
DateTmOppDecIPHRERBBSOHR
1901-08-28 NY1PHI — 6.012102630
1900-05-15 NY1CHC — 3.0100300

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

George Van Haltren — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 0 24 0 0 1
2B 5 0 9 9 2 0
3B 3 0 6 8 1 0
OF 1833 0 3502 349 358 64
P 93 0 64 162 20 7
SS 79 0 156 222 77 22

Season-by-Season Fielding

George Van Haltren — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1887 CHN OF 27 0 37 1 3 1
1887 CHN P 20 0 10 25 5 1
1888 CHN OF 57 0 73 9 12 0
1888 CHN P 30 0 25 53 5 0
1889 CHN 2B 1 0 4 1 0 0
1889 CHN OF 130 0 222 25 28 3
1889 CHN SS 3 0 4 9 4 2
1890 BRP OF 67 0 113 16 15 1
1890 BRP P 28 0 25 68 6 5
1890 BRP SS 3 0 5 6 1 1
1891 BL3 2B 2 0 3 0 1 0
1891 BL3 OF 81 0 143 21 22 7
1891 BL3 P 6 0 3 5 2 0
1891 BL3 SS 59 0 126 164 57 15
1892 BLN 1B 2 0 24 0 0 1
1892 BLN 3B 3 0 6 8 1 0
1892 BLN OF 129 0 217 27 43 5
1892 BLN P 4 0 0 5 1 1
1892 BLN SS 2 0 5 6 5 1
1892 PIT OF 13 0 18 1 2 1
1893 PIT 2B 2 0 2 8 1 0
1893 PIT OF 111 0 227 24 38 3
1893 PIT SS 12 0 16 37 10 3
1894 NY1 OF 139 0 304 30 31 5
1895 NY1 OF 131 0 252 26 26 3
1895 NY1 P 1 0 0 1 1 0
1896 NY1 OF 133 0 272 25 15 4
1896 NY1 P 2 0 1 1 0 0
1897 NY1 OF 130 0 271 31 20 4
1898 NY1 OF 156 0 299 22 29 5
1899 NY1 OF 152 0 284 31 23 8
1900 NY1 OF 141 0 325 28 23 7
1900 NY1 P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1901 NY1 OF 135 0 263 23 18 5
1901 NY1 P 1 0 0 4 0 0
1902 NY1 OF 26 0 46 6 4 1
1903 NY1 OF 75 0 136 3 6 1

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

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George Van Haltren Stats, Bio & Career Records
Position Games
Pitcher 93
First Base 2
Second Base 5
Third Base 3
Shortstop 79
Left Field 313
Center Field 1376
Right Field 149

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Career Spans

George Van Haltren (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.

  1. 98
    Fred Clarke HOF
    .312 avg, 67 HR
  2. 88
    Jimmy Ryan
    .308 avg, 118 HR
  3. 87
    Hugh Duffy HOF
    .326 avg, 106 HR
  4. 85
    Joe Kelley HOF
    .317 avg, 65 HR
  5. 83
    Kenny Lofton
    .299 avg, 130 HR
  6. 83
    Willie Keeler HOF
    .341 avg, 33 HR

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George Van Haltren: the record in brief

The profile opens with George Van Haltren's first major league game on June 27, 1887; the last one listed came on September 26, 1903. Club by club, the record runs the Chicago White Stockings (1887 to 1889), the Brooklyn Ward's Wonders (1890), the Baltimore Orioles (1891 to 1892), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1892 to 1893), and the New York Giants (1894 through 1903). Van Haltren, an outfielder by primary position, threw and hit left-handed. Van Haltren is listed at 5-foot-11 and 170 pounds. Van Haltren was born on March 30, 1866, in St. Louis, MO, USA. Van Haltren's death is recorded on October 1, 1945, in Oakland, CA, USA. The given name on file is George Edward Martin Van Haltren.

Across 1,990 games at the plate, Van Haltren's career line reads 2,544 hits in 8,043 at bats for a .316 average, adding 69 home runs, 1,015 runs batted in, and 583 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .386 and .418 give Van Haltren a career OPS of .803.

Frequently Asked Questions about George Van Haltren

What years did George Van Haltren play?
George Van Haltren played in Major League Baseball from 1887 to 1903.
Was George Van Haltren a pitcher?
Both. George Van Haltren pitched in 93 games, going 40-31 with a 4.05 ERA, but spent most of his career as an Outfielder.
How many home runs did George Van Haltren hit?
George Van Haltren hit 69 career home runs with 2,544 hits.
What teams did George Van Haltren play for?
George Van Haltren played for 5 teams: the Chicago White Stockings (1887–1889), the Brooklyn Ward's Wonders (1890), the Baltimore Orioles (1891–1892), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1892–1893), and the New York Giants (1894–1903).
What were George Van Haltren's career stats?
In 1,990 games, George Van Haltren had 2,544 hits, 69 home runs, 1,015 RBI, 1,642 runs, and 583 stolen bases, with a .316 batting average. As a pitcher, in 93 games, he went 40-31 with a 4.05 ERA, 281 strikeouts, 689.1 innings pitched, and 4 saves.
What position did George Van Haltren play?
George Van Haltren played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was George Van Haltren and how much did he weigh?
George Van Haltren was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 170 pounds.
How many home runs did George Van Haltren hit each season?
George Van Haltren's home runs by season: 3 in 1887, 4 in 1888, 9 in 1889, 5 in 1890, 9 in 1891, 7 in 1892, 3 in 1893, 7 in 1894, 8 in 1895, 5 in 1896, 3 in 1897, 2 in 1898, 2 in 1899, 1 in 1900, 1 in 1901, 0 in 1902, and 0 in 1903. His most in one season was 9, in 1889 and 1891.
What was George Van Haltren's career batting average?
George Van Haltren batted .316 over his career, with 2,544 hits in 8,043 at bats.
How many RBI did George Van Haltren have?
George Van Haltren drove in 1,015 runs in his career.
What was George Van Haltren's career ERA?
George Van Haltren finished with a 4.05 career ERA, going 40-31 with 281 strikeouts.
Is George Van Haltren in the Hall of Fame?
No. George Van Haltren has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.