George A. Decker (June 1, 1866 – June 7, 1909), was a professional baseball player who played outfielder in the Major Leagues from 1892-1899. Decker played for the St. Louis Browns, Chicago Colts, Louisville Colonels, and Washington Senators.
| George Decker | |
|---|---|
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| Outfielder/First baseman | |
| Born: June 1, 1866 York, Pennsylvania | |
| Died: June 7, 1909 (aged 43) Patton, California | |
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| July 11, 1892, for the Chicago Colts | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| July 12, 1899, for the Washington Senators | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .276 |
| Home runs | 25 |
| Runs batted in | 416 |
| Teams | |
In 704 games over eight seasons, Decker posted a .276 batting average (756-for-2739) with 423 runs, 25 home runs, 416 RBI and 112 stolen bases. He finished his career with a .959 fielding percentage playing at every position except pitcher and catcher.
External links edit
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference