Dale Gear
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1896-1901)
Dale Gear was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1896 to 1901 for the Cleveland Spiders and the Washington Senators, a span of 6 seasons. In 69 career games, he hit .239 with 57 hits and 25 RBI. He also pitched in 27 games, going 4-13 with a 4.21 ERA.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 165 lb
- Died
- 9/23/1951 in Topeka, KS, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1896-08-15
- Last Game
- 1901-09-26
Full name: Dale Dudley Gear
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69 | 238 | 25 | 57 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 25 | 4 | 8 | 16 | .239 | .267 | .311 | .578 | -638 |
Career AVG .239 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 15.5% below league average.
Career OBP .267 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 22.1% below league average.
Career SLG .311 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — 17.3% below league average.
Career OPS .578 vs. league average .719 across their career seasons — 19.6% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 | CL4 | NL | 4 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .400 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1897 | CL4 | NL | 7 | 24 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1901 | WS1 | AL | 58 | 199 | 17 | 47 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 4 | 11 | .236 | .271 (-13%) | .326 (-23%) | .359 (-16%) | .686 (-19%) | -637.6 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 69 | 238 | 25 | 57 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 25 | 4 | 8 | 16 | .239 | — | — | — | — | -638 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 | CL4 | NL | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 23.0 | 35 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 5.48 | 4.36 (-26%) | -12.2 |
| 1901 | WS1 | AL | 4 | 11 | 24 | 16 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 163.0 | 199 | 73 | 22 | 35 | 4.03 | 3.49 (-16%) | -840.5 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 4 | 13 | 27 | 18 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 186.0 | 234 | 87 | 28 | 41 | 4.21 | — | -853 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (83 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 33 | 115 | 8 | 29 | 0 | 13 | .252 |
| Away | 26 | 84 | 9 | 18 | 0 | 7 | .214 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 11 | 64.1 | 89 | 43 | 8 | 17 | 6.02 |
| Away | 13 | 98.2 | 110 | 30 | 15 | 18 | 2.74 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901-09-26 | MIN | DET | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-09-25 | MIN | DET | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1901-09-24 | MIN | DET | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-09-23 | MIN | CLE | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-09-23 | MIN | CLE | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-09-21 | MIN | CLE | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1901-09-18 | MIN | MLA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-09-13 | MIN | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-09-11 | MIN | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-09-07 | MIN | MLA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901-09-21 | MIN | CLE | W | 6.0 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-09-18 | MIN | MLA | — | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1901-09-02 | MIN | DET | L | 8.0 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1901-08-28 | MIN | CLE | — | 7.0 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1901-08-10 | MIN | PHA | L | 9.0 | 22 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1901-08-08 | MIN | PHA | — | 6.0 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-08-03 | MIN | BLA | W | 9.0 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1901-08-01 | MIN | BLA | L | 8.2 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1901-07-28 | MIN | MLA | L | 8.0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1901-07-22 | MIN | CLE | — | 5.0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 27 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 12 |
| Center Field | 7 |
| Right Field | 22 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kansas | Lawrence | KS | 1893, 1894 |
Dale Gear: the record in brief
The profile opens with Dale Gear's first major league game on August 15, 1896; the last one listed came on September 26, 1901. Club by club, the record runs the Cleveland Spiders (1896 through 1897) and the Washington Senators (1901). Gear, born on February 2, 1872, in Lone Elm, KS, USA, is listed as an outfielder and threw and hit right-handed. The bio gives 5 feet, 11 inches and 165 pounds. Gear's death is recorded on September 23, 1951, in Topeka, KS, USA. Dale Gear was the playing name; the full given name is Dale Dudley.
Gear finished with 57 hits from 238 at bats in 69 games, which works out to .239, adding 25 RBI. Gear got on base at a .267 rate and slugged .311 (.578 OPS). Set against a .283 league average for the same years, Gear's .239 average sits 15.5% below it. The OPS comparison is .578 to a league .719, 19.6% below average. 1901 produced Gear's most hits, 47 of them for the Washington Senators.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dale Gear
- What years did Dale Gear play?
- Dale Gear played in Major League Baseball from 1896 to 1901.
- Was Dale Gear a pitcher?
- Both. Dale Gear pitched in 27 games, going 4-13 with a 4.21 ERA, but spent most of his career as an Outfielder.
- How many home runs did Dale Gear hit?
- Dale Gear hit 0 career home runs with 57 hits.
- What teams did Dale Gear play for?
- Dale Gear played for 2 teams: the Cleveland Spiders (1896–1897) and the Washington Senators (1901).
- What were Dale Gear's career stats?
- In 69 games, Dale Gear had 57 hits, 25 RBI, 25 runs, and 4 stolen bases, with a .239 batting average. As a pitcher, in 27 games, he went 4-13 with a 4.21 ERA, 41 strikeouts, 186.0 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- What position did Dale Gear play?
- Dale Gear played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Dale Gear and how much did he weigh?
- Dale Gear was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 165 pounds.
- What was Dale Gear's career batting average?
- Dale Gear batted .239 over his career, with 57 hits in 238 at bats.
- How many RBI did Dale Gear have?
- Dale Gear drove in 25 runs in his career.
- What was Dale Gear's career ERA?
- Dale Gear finished with a 4.21 career ERA, going 4-13 with 41 strikeouts.
- Is Dale Gear in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dale Gear has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.