George Schmees

Who was George Schmees?

George Edward Schmees was an American professional baseball player. An outfielder, he appeared in Major League Baseball for the St. Louis Browns and Boston Red Sox during the 1952 season. Listed at 6 feet tall and 190 pounds, Schmees batted and threw left-handed. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio.

In a 76-game Major League career, Schmees was a .168 hitter with 17 runs, six RBI, four doubles, and one triple without home runs. He made 52 fielding appearances at center field, right, left and first base. He also pitched two games and posted a 3.00 ERA in 6.0 innings of work and did not have a decision.

Schmees died in San Jose, California, at the age of 74.