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 |
George Yeager: the record in brief
George Yeager played a first major league game on September 25, 1896 and a last one on August 5, 1902. The team column moves through the Boston Beaneaters (1896 through 1899), the Cleveland Blues (1901), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1901), the New York Giants (1902), and the Baltimore Orioles (1902). Yeager is listed as a catcher at 5-foot-10 and 190 pounds. The bio says Yeager both batted and threw right-handed. Yeager was born on June 4, 1873, in Cincinnati, OH, USA. Yeager died on July 5, 1940, in Cincinnati, OH, USA. The given name on file is George J. Yeager.
In 218 games and 705 at bats, Yeager batted .238 with 168 hits, along with 5 home runs and 73 RBI. The on-base percentage is .290 and the slugging percentage .312, for an OPS of .602. Measured against the leagues Yeager played in, the .238 career average compares with a .278 league average over the same seasons, 14.3% below the league. Yeager collected a career-high 59 hits in 1898. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .267 in 1898, did not top the league's .270.
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 teams did George Yeager play for?
- George Yeager played for 5 teams: the Boston Beaneaters (1896–1899), the Cleveland Blues (1901), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1901), the New York Giants (1902), and the Baltimore Orioles (1902).
- What were George Yeager's career stats?
- In 218 games, George Yeager had 168 hits, 5 home runs, 73 RBI, 90 runs, and 7 stolen bases, with a .238 batting average.
- What position did George Yeager play?
- George Yeager played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was George Yeager and how much did he weigh?
- George Yeager was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 190 pounds.
- How many home runs did George Yeager hit each season?
- George Yeager's home runs by season: 0 in 1896, 2 in 1897, 3 in 1898, 0 in 1899, 0 in 1901, and 0 in 1902. His most in one season was 3, in 1898.
- 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.