Bob Geary
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1918-1921)
Bob Geary was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1918 to 1921 for the Philadelphia Athletics and the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 4 seasons. Across 35 career appearances, he went 3-9 with a 3.46 ERA and 41 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 168 lb
- Died
- 1/3/1980 in Cincinnati, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1918-04-25
- Last Game
- 1921-09-28
Full name: Robert Norton Geary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | PHA | AL | 2 | 5 | 16 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 87.0 | 94 | 26 | 31 | 22 | 2.69 | 2.83 (+5%) | -284.1 |
| 1919 | PHA | AL | 0 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 32.1 | 32 | 17 | 18 | 9 | 4.73 | 3.09 (-53%) | -756.7 |
| 1921 | CIN | NL | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.0 | 38 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 4.34 | 4.02 (-8%) | 648.5 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 3 | 9 | 35 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 148.1 | 164 | 57 | 51 | 41 | 3.46 | — | -392 | ||
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.
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 | .244 | .320 | .244 | .564 | 0 |
Career AVG .244 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.
Career OBP .320 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .244 vs. league average .361 across their career seasons — 32.4% below league average.
Career OPS .564 vs. league average .692 across their career seasons — 18.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | PHA | AL | 16 | 27 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | .148 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1919 | PHA | AL | 9 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1921 | CIN | NL | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 35 | 45 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 3 | .244 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (71 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 22 | 22 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 4 | .227 |
| Away | 14 | 23 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 4 | .261 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 21 | 82.1 | 98 | 39 | 29 | 25 | 4.26 |
| Away | 14 | 65.2 | 67 | 19 | 21 | 15 | 2.60 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921-09-28 | CIN | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-09-15 | CIN | NY1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-08-21 | CIN | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-08-13 | CIN | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-08-05 | CIN | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1921-07-30 | CIN | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-07-29 | CIN | NY1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-07-28 | CIN | BSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-07-23 | CIN | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-07-19 | CIN | PHI | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921-09-28 | CIN | CHC | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-09-15 | CIN | NY1 | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1921-08-21 | CIN | BRO | — | 2.1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-08-13 | CIN | STL | — | 2.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1921-08-05 | CIN | BRO | — | 5.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1921-07-30 | CIN | NY1 | — | 3.2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-07-29 | CIN | NY1 | L | 0.1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-07-28 | CIN | BSN | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-07-23 | CIN | NY1 | — | 4.0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-07-19 | CIN | PHI | W | 7.2 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 35 |
Bob Geary: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 25, 1918 and the final game on September 28, 1921, Bob Geary built the record summarized on this page. By club, Geary's seasons break down as the Philadelphia Athletics (1918 through 1919) and the Cincinnati Reds (1921). Born on May 10, 1891, in Cincinnati, OH, USA, Geary is listed as a pitcher and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 5 feet, 11 inches and 168 pounds. Geary's death is recorded on January 3, 1980, in Cincinnati, OH, USA. The bio lists the given name Robert Norton.
Geary went 3-9 with a 3.46 ERA in 35 games, 10 of them starts. Also on Geary's record: 41 strikeouts. Geary's 3.46 ERA was close to the 3.39 league figure for those seasons. 1918 was Geary's sharpest full season, a 2.69 ERA against the league's 2.83.
Every defensive appearance on record for Geary, 35 games, came at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 3 errors alongside 4 putouts and 38 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bob Geary
- What years did Bob Geary play?
- Bob Geary played in Major League Baseball from 1918 to 1921.
- Was Bob Geary a pitcher?
- Yes. Bob Geary pitched in the major leagues, recording 3 wins and 41 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Bob Geary hit?
- Bob Geary hit 0 career home runs with 11 hits.
- What teams did Bob Geary play for?
- Bob Geary played for 2 teams: the Philadelphia Athletics (1918–1919) and the Cincinnati Reds (1921).
- What were Bob Geary's career stats?
- In 35 games, Bob Geary went 3-9 with a 3.46 ERA, 41 strikeouts, 148.1 innings pitched, and 4 saves.
- What position did Bob Geary play?
- Bob Geary played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bob Geary and how much did he weigh?
- Bob Geary was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 168 pounds.
- What was Bob Geary's career ERA?
- Bob Geary finished with a 3.46 career ERA, going 3-9 with 41 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Bob Geary have?
- Bob Geary recorded 41 career strikeouts.
- Is Bob Geary in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bob Geary has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.