George Webb Yantz (July 27, 1886 – February 26, 1967) was a professional baseball player. Yantz played in one game as a catcher in Major League Baseball, going 1 for 1 for the Chicago Cubs in 1912 season. Overall, he played ten seasons professionally, from 1907 until 1916. Yantz was born and died in Louisville, Kentucky.
George Yantz
Given name: | George Webb Yantz |
Nicknames: | None |
Primary Pos: | Catcher |
Hght/Wght: | 5'6" / 168 lbs |
Bats/Throws: | R / R |
Born: | Jul 27, 1886 in Louisville, KY |
Died: | Feb 26, 1967 in Louisville, KY (80 years old) |
Debut: | Sep 30, 1912 |