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George Borchers

George Borchers Notable

b. April 18, 1869 · Chicago White Stockings 1888, Louisville Colonels 1895

George Borchers divided eight seasons between two clubs as a pitcher: the Chicago White Stockings from 1888, then the Louisville Colonels through 1895.

He went 4 and 5 with a 3.72 earned run average, pitching 67 innings in 11 games. He struck out 26 and threw 1 shutouts. Across 11 games he batted .061, with 2 hits and 3 runs. He finished with 2 doubles and 1 stolen base.

He was born in Sacramento, CA, USA on April 18, 1869, and died on October 24, 1938. He batted both ways and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1888 CHC 103332 200 21131 .061
1895 LOU 1000 000 0000
Career 113332 200 21131 .061

Pitching, season by season

YearTeam WLG GSSVIP HERBB SOERA
1888 CHC 441010 067.067 2629263.49
1895 LOU 0111 00.21 23027.00
Career 451111 067.268 283226 3.72

On this day & linked events

1869

Born April 18, 1869

Sacramento, CA, USA

1938

Died October 24, 1938

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