Bob Geary, baseball player, 1918-1921

Bob Geary

Born: 5/10/1891 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 1/3/1980 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1918-04-25 | Final Game: 1921-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: Robert Norton Geary

Biography

Bob Geary was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1918 to 1921. Born in 1891, Geary made his debut during a transitional period in the sport, just after World War I, when the game was beginning to evolve from the deadball era into a more offensive style of play. Over the course of his four-year career, he accumulated a record of 3-9 with a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.46, demonstrating his ability to compete at a high level amidst the changing dynamics of baseball. Geary was known for his competitive spirit on the mound, accumulating a total of 41 strikeouts and recording 4 saves during his tenure in the league. While his career may not have reached the heights of some contemporaries, his contributions as a pitcher during the early 20th century remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history. His journey through the sport exemplifies the dedication and perseverance of players in that era, making him a noteworthy figure for baseball historians and fans alike.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
3 9 35 10 7 2 4 148.3 164 57 2 51 41 3.46 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
35 45 3 11 0 0 0 8 0 5 3 0.244 0.320 0.244 0.564 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 35 0 4 38 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 35