George Bechtel
Career Overview

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George Bechtel's career in professional baseball during the early years of the sport's organized leagues is a tale marked by both talent and controversy. Born in 1848 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Bechtel began his baseball journey in an era when the game was evolving from amateur clubs to professional teams. He played as an outfielder and pitcher, showcasing his

George Bechtel's career in professional baseball during the early years of the sport's organized leagues is a tale marked by both talent and controversy. Born in 1848 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Bechtel began his baseball journey in an era when the game was evolving from amateur clubs to professional teams. He played as an outfielder and pitcher, showcasing his

Career Batting Stats

NA 1871-1876

AVG

.277

Hits

288

SB

17

OPS

.647

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Career Timeline

1871

Philadelphia Athletics (NA)

Player

1872-1876

New York Mutuals (NA/NL)

Player

1873-1874

Philadelphia White Stockings (NA)

Player

1875

Philadelphia Athletics (NA)

Player

1875

Philadelphia Centennials (NA)

Player

1876

Louisville Grays (NL)

Player

Personal Profile

Born Sep 2nd, 1848

Died Apr 3rd, 1921

Height / Weight 5' 11" 165 lbs

Position P · RF

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