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George Scharein Notable

b. November 21, 1914 · Philadelphia Phillies 1937–1940

George Scharein played 1937 to 1940 for the Philadelphia Phillies as a shortstop.

Across 388 games he batted .240, with 316 hits and 126 runs. He finished with 2 home runs, 53 doubles and 28 stolen bases.

He played 347 games at shortstop, with 1,008 assists and 106 errors. He turned 208 double plays.

He was born in Decatur, IL, USA on November 21, 1914, and died on December 23, 1981. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1937 PHI 14651144123 2010 57364713 .241
1938 PHI 1173904793 1641 29163311 .238
1939 PHI 1183993595 1711 3313404 .238
1940 PHI 71705 000 0030 .294
Career 3881317126316 5362 1196512328 .240

On this day & linked events

1914

Born November 21, 1914

Decatur, IL, USA

1981

Died December 23, 1981