George Hesselbacher

George Hesselbacher

Infobox MLB retired
bgcolor1=darkblue
bgcolor2=maroon
textcolor1=white
textcolor2=white
name=George Hesselbacher
position=Pitcher
bats=Right
throws=Right
birthdate=January 18, 1895
deathdate=Death date and age|1980|2|18|1895|1|18|
debutdate=June 29
debutyear=by|1916
debutteam=Philadelphia Athletics
finaldate=July 19
finalyear=by|1916
finalteam=Philadelphia Athletics
stat1label=ERA
stat1value=7.27
stat2label=Record
stat2value=0-4
stat3label=Strikeouts
stat3value=6
teams=
*Philadelphia Athletics (1916)
highlights=
*none

George Edward Hesselbacher is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who pitched for the Philadelphia Athletics. He was born on January 18, 1895 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was 6'2" and 175 pounds, and he also threw and batted right-handed.

On June 29, 1916, Hesselbacher made his Major League debut at the age of 21. He would end up seeing Major League action in that season only, starting 4 games and compiling an 0-4 record in 26 innings. He walked 22, struck out six and had an ERA of 7.27. He played his final game on July 19, 1916.

On February 18, 1980, Hesselbacher died in Rydal, Pennsylvania. His body was laid to rest in Northwood Cemetery in Philadelphia.

Other Information

*Hesselbacher served as a commanding officer in the United States Army during World War I.


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