George Winter
Born: 4/27/1878 in New Providence, PA, USA
Died: 5/26/1951 in Ramsey, NJ, USA
MLB Debut: 1901-06-15 | Final Game: 1908-09-18
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 155 lbs
Full name: George Lovington Winter
Biography
George Winter, born in 1878, was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century, a time when the sport was evolving rapidly and pitchers were beginning to dominate the game. Winter's career spanned from 1901 to 1908, during which he played for multiple teams, including the Boston Americans and the Chicago White Sox. Over his career, he compiled a record of 83 wins and 102 losses, with a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 2.87, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound in an era that was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game.
Winter was known for his ability to strike out batters, finishing his career with 568 strikeouts, a noteworthy achievement for his time. He also contributed to his teams with four saves, reflecting his versatility and reliability in high-pressure situations. Despite his overall win-loss record, Winter's ERA and strikeout totals highlight his skill as a pitcher during an era when the game was becoming increasingly competitive and challenging. His contributions to the teams he played for, alongside his statistical achievements, helped pave the way for future generations of pitchers in Major League Baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83 | 102 | 220 | 182 | 146 | 9 | 4 | 1656.0 | 1552 | 528 | 32 | 377 | 568 | 2.87 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | BOS | AL | 16 | 12 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 241.0 | 234 | 75 | 66 | 63 | 2.80 | -20.4 |
| 1902 | BOS | AL | 11 | 9 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 168.3 | 149 | 56 | 53 | 51 | 2.99 | -501.8 |
| 1903 | BOS | AL | 9 | 8 | 24 | 19 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 178.3 | 182 | 61 | 37 | 64 | 3.08 | 208.6 |
| 1904 | BOS | AL | 8 | 4 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 135.7 | 126 | 35 | 27 | 31 | 2.32 | -1449.2 |
| 1905 | BOS | AL | 16 | 17 | 35 | 27 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 264.3 | 249 | 87 | 54 | 119 | 2.96 | 1990.7 |
| 1906 | BOS | AL | 6 | 18 | 29 | 22 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 207.7 | 215 | 95 | 38 | 72 | 4.12 | -758.4 |
| 1907 | BOS | AL | 12 | 15 | 35 | 27 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 256.7 | 198 | 59 | 61 | 88 | 2.07 | 1082.6 |
| 1908 | BOS | AL | 4 | 14 | 22 | 17 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 147.7 | 150 | 50 | 34 | 55 | 3.05 | -100.1 |
| 1908 | DET | AL | 1 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 56.3 | 49 | 10 | 7 | 25 | 1.60 | 884.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 223 | 592 | 56 | 114 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 9 | 20 | 168 | 0.193 | 0.224 | 0.206 | 0.430 | -2197.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | BOS | AL | 28 | 100 | 7 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 27 | 0.190 | -633.0 |
| 1902 | BOS | AL | 20 | 61 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 0.164 | -416.5 |
| 1903 | BOS | AL | 24 | 66 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 0.106 | -635.2 |
| 1904 | BOS | AL | 23 | 43 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 0.116 | 0.0 |
| 1905 | BOS | AL | 35 | 92 | 12 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 21 | 0.261 | -117.9 |
| 1906 | BOS | AL | 29 | 69 | 8 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 21 | 0.246 | -136.1 |
| 1907 | BOS | AL | 35 | 94 | 6 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 0.223 | -258.9 |
| 1908 | BOS | AL | 22 | 49 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.184 | 0.0 |
| 1908 | DET | AL | 7 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | WS | DET | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | WS | DET | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 220 | 115 | 94 | 490 | 46 | 21 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | BOS | P | 28 | 0 | 15 | 64 | 8 | 4 |
| 1902 | BOS | P | 20 | 0 | 4 | 50 | 5 | 1 |
| 1903 | BOS | P | 24 | 0 | 19 | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| 1904 | BOS | P | 20 | 16 | 7 | 43 | 6 | 1 |
| 1905 | BOS | P | 35 | 27 | 14 | 83 | 6 | 4 |
| 1906 | BOS | P | 29 | 22 | 13 | 59 | 2 | 4 |
| 1907 | BOS | P | 35 | 27 | 6 | 77 | 5 | 5 |
| 1908 | BOS | P | 22 | 17 | 10 | 45 | 5 | 1 |
| 1908 | DET | P | 7 | 6 | 6 | 22 | 5 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 220 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gettysburg College | Gettysburg | PA | 1901 |