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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | PHA | AL | 2 | 5 | 16 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 87.0 | 94 | 26 | 31 | 22 | 2.69 | -291.8 |
| 1919 | PHA | AL | 0 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 32.3 | 32 | 17 | 18 | 9 | 4.73 | -765.4 |
| 1921 | CIN | NL | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.0 | 38 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 4.34 | 702.4 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | PHA | AL | 16 | 27 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.148 | 0.0 |
| 1919 | PHA | AL | 9 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1921 | CIN | NL | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | PHA | P | 16 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919 | PHA | P | 9 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| 1921 | CIN | P | 10 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 35 |