George Zeber
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1977-1978)
George Zeber was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1978 for the New York Yankees, a span of 2 seasons. In 28 career games, he hit .296 with 21 hits, 3 home runs, and 10 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 300.
- 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1977-05-07
- Last Game
- 1978-06-14
Full name: George William Zeber
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 71 | 8 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 11 | .296 | .375 | .465 | .840 | 300 |
Career AVG .296 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +13.3% above league average.
Career OBP .375 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — +14.9% above league average.
Career SLG .465 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — +19.2% above league average.
Career OPS .840 vs. league average .716 across their career seasons — +17.2% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | NYA | AL | 25 | 65 | 8 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 11 | .323 | .264 (+22%) | .329 (+23%) | .401 (+27%) | .730 (+25%) | 300.1 |
| 1978 | NYA | AL | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 28 | 71 | 8 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 11 | .296 | — | — | — | — | 300 | ||
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 (28 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 16 | 39 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 2 | .256 |
| Away | 12 | 32 | 6 | 11 | 3 | 8 | .344 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-06-14 | NYY | SEA | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-06-03 | NYY | OAK | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-05-31 | NYY | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-10-02 | NYY | DET | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-10-01 | NYY | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1977-09-10 | NYY | TOR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-06 | NYY | CLE | W | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-08-30 | NYY | SEA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-08-27 | NYY | TEX | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1977-08-14 | NYY | LAA | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 22 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Shortstop | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
George Zeber: the record in brief
George Zeber's major league career runs from a debut on May 7, 1977 to a final game on June 14, 1978. The team column never changes: it is the New York Yankees from 1977 to 1978. Zeber is listed as a second baseman at 5'11" and 170 pounds. Zeber switch-hit and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Zeber was born on August 29, 1950, in Ellwood City, PA, USA. Zeber's full given name, per the bio, is George William Zeber.
Zeber's career batting table shows 28 games, 71 at bats and 21 hits, a .296 average; the totals also include 3 home runs and 10 RBI. Zeber's career OPS of .840 combines a .375 on-base mark with .465 slugging. Zeber's .296 average ran 13.3% above the .261 that the league posted over the same seasons. In OPS terms, Zeber's .840 stands 17.2% above the league's .716. The highest hit total in a season was 21, in 1977. The Lg AVG column puts Zeber's 1977 at .323 against .264, the widest margin among the busiest seasons at 22%.
Frequently Asked Questions about George Zeber
- What years did George Zeber play?
- George Zeber played in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1978.
- Was George Zeber a pitcher?
- No. George Zeber was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did George Zeber hit?
- George Zeber hit 3 career home runs with 21 hits.
- What teams did George Zeber play for?
- George Zeber played for one team, the New York Yankees (1977–1978).
- What were George Zeber's career stats?
- In 28 games, George Zeber had 21 hits, 3 home runs, 10 RBI, and 8 runs, with a .296 batting average.
- What position did George Zeber play?
- George Zeber played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was George Zeber and how much did he weigh?
- George Zeber was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 170 pounds.
- How many home runs did George Zeber hit each season?
- George Zeber's home runs by season: 3 in 1977 and 0 in 1978. His most in one season was 3, in 1977.
- What was George Zeber's career batting average?
- George Zeber batted .296 over his career, with 21 hits in 71 at bats.
- How many RBI did George Zeber have?
- George Zeber drove in 10 runs in his career.
- Is George Zeber in the Hall of Fame?
- No. George Zeber has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.