George Yeager
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1896-1902)
George Yeager was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1896 to 1902 for 5 teams, including the Boston Braves, a span of 7 seasons. In 218 career games, he hit .238 with 168 hits, 5 home runs, and 73 RBI.
- 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
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 190 lb
- Died
- 7/5/1940 in Cincinnati, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1896-09-25
- Last Game
- 1902-08-05
Full name: George J. Yeager
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 218 | 705 | 90 | 168 | 25 | 6 | 5 | 73 | 7 | 45 | 61 | .238 | .290 | .312 | .602 | -1,092 |
Career AVG .238 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — 14.3% below league average.
Career OBP .290 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 14.2% below league average.
Career SLG .312 vs. league average .364 across their career seasons — 14.2% below league average.
Career OPS .602 vs. league average .701 across their career seasons — 14.2% below league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 | BSN | NL | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1897 | BSN | NL | 30 | 95 | 20 | 23 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 2 | 7 | 8 | .242 | .291 (-17%) | .354 (-17%) | .387 (+1%) | .741 (-8%) | -154.8 |
| 1898 | BSN | NL | 68 | 221 | 37 | 59 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 24 | 1 | 16 | 14 | .267 | .270 (-1%) | .333 (-2%) | .347 (+8%) | .680 (+3%) | 104.7 |
| 1899 | BSN | NL | 3 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1901 | CLE | AL | 39 | 139 | 13 | 31 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 10 | .223 | .271 (-18%) | .326 (-23%) | .359 (-28%) | .686 (-26%) | -552.3 |
| 1901 | PIT | NL | 26 | 91 | 9 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 14 | .264 | .271 (-3%) | .326 (-8%) | .359 (-14%) | .686 (-11%) | -552.3 |
| 1902 | NY1 | NL | 39 | 108 | 6 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 14 | .204 | .266 (-24%) | .321 (-14%) | .343 (-30%) | .665 (-22%) | -336.2 |
| 1902 | BLA | AL | 11 | 38 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .184 | — | — | — | — | -336.2 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 218 | 705 | 90 | 168 | 25 | 6 | 5 | 73 | 7 | 45 | 61 | .238 | — | — | — | — | -1,827 | ||
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 (185 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 85 | 250 | 27 | 61 | 1 | 23 | .244 |
| Away | 100 | 353 | 42 | 83 | 2 | 35 | .235 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902-08-05 | BLA | SLA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902-08-04 | BLA | SLA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902-08-03 | BLA | SLA | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902-08-02 | BLA | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1902-08-02 | BLA | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902-08-01 | BLA | CHW | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902-07-29 | BLA | CLE | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1902-07-28 | BLA | CLE | W | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902-07-26 | BLA | CLE | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902-07-25 | BLA | CHW | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 28 | 0 | 233 | 8 | 6 | 10 |
| 2B | 6 | 0 | 8 | 19 | 5 | 1 |
| 3B | 5 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 4 |
| C | 134 | 0 | 555 | 160 | 35 | 10 |
| OF | 25 | 0 | 35 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
| SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 | BSN | 1B | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1897 | BSN | 2B | 4 | 0 | 7 | 16 | 3 | 1 |
| 1897 | BSN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| 1897 | BSN | C | 13 | 0 | 54 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| 1897 | BSN | OF | 10 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1898 | BSN | 1B | 17 | 0 | 129 | 5 | 2 | 4 |
| 1898 | BSN | C | 37 | 0 | 160 | 33 | 10 | 2 |
| 1898 | BSN | OF | 9 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 1898 | BSN | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1899 | BSN | C | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1899 | BSN | OF | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901 | CLE | 1B | 5 | 0 | 50 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 1901 | CLE | 2B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1901 | CLE | C | 25 | 0 | 90 | 45 | 5 | 1 |
| 1901 | CLE | OF | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1901 | PIT | 1B | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1901 | PIT | 3B | 4 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 4 |
| 1901 | PIT | C | 20 | 0 | 81 | 20 | 3 | 2 |
| 1902 | NY1 | 1B | 3 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1902 | NY1 | C | 27 | 0 | 123 | 36 | 9 | 5 |
| 1902 | NY1 | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902 | BLA | C | 11 | 0 | 38 | 15 | 4 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 134 |
| First Base | 28 |
| Second Base | 6 |
| Third Base | 5 |
| Shortstop | 2 |
| Left Field | 8 |
| Center Field | 5 |
| Right Field | 13 |
Frequently Asked Questions about George Yeager
- What years did George Yeager play?
- George Yeager played in Major League Baseball from 1896 to 1902.
- Was George Yeager a pitcher?
- No. George Yeager was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did George Yeager hit?
- George Yeager hit 5 career home runs with 168 hits.
- What was George Yeager's career batting average?
- George Yeager batted .238 over his career, with 168 hits in 705 at bats.
- How many RBI did George Yeager have?
- George Yeager drove in 73 runs in his career.
- Is George Yeager in the Hall of Fame?
- No. George Yeager has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.