George Edward Martin Van Haltren (March 30, 1866 – October 1, 1945) was an American center fielder in Major League Baseball.

In his 17-year career, lasting from 1887 through 1903, he played for the Chicago White Stockings, Brooklyn Ward's Wonders, Baltimore Orioles, Pittsburgh Pirates, and New York Giants.

His play attracted the attention of the major leagues, and in 1887, he signed with the Chicago White Stockings.

He then signed with the Brooklyn Ward's Wonders of the Players' League and pitched and played right field for them.

After the 1890 season, Van Haltren joined the American Association's Baltimore Orioles.

In his 17-year major league career, he batted .316 with 2,544 hits, 1,642 runs scored, and 583 stolen bases.

The following season, Van Haltren became the center fielder and manager of the Oakland Oaks.

[1] Van Haltren later was a scout for the Pirates for five years, after which he went to work in Oakland area construction as a latheman.