George Winkelman Explained

George Winkelman
Position:Pitcher/Outfielder
Bats:Left
Throws:Left
Birth Date:February 18, 1865
Birth Place:Washington, D.C.
Death Place:Washington, D.C.
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:August 2
Debutyear:1886
Debutteam:Washington Nationals
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:August 2
Finalyear:1886
Finalteam:Washington Nationals
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Batting average
Stat1value:.200
Stat2label:Earned run average
Stat2value:10.50
Stat3label:Strikeouts
Stat3value:4
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George Edward Winkelman (1865–1960) was a professional baseball player. He appeared in one game for the 1886 Washington Nationals of the National League. He played in the minors as late as 1895.

In his only major league game, he equalled the record set by Mike Corcoran for the most wild pitches by a pitcher in their first game, with five.[1] He pitched the first six innings of the game, giving up 11 runs on 12 hits and five walks and taking the loss. He was moved to right field to finish the game.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Wild Pitch Records . baseball-almanac.com . 5 April 2012 .