Geoff Geary
Born: 8/26/1976 in Buffalo, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 2003-08-27 | Final Game: 2009-05-13
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Geoffrey Michael Geary
Biography
Geoff Geary was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2003 to 2009. Born in 1976, Geary established himself as a reliable arm in the bullpen during his career, which spanned over six seasons. He finished with a career record of 16-10 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.92, showcasing his ability to keep runs off the board in a league known for its competitive hitting. Throughout his time in the majors, Geary notched a total of 230 strikeouts and recorded one save, demonstrating his capability to both start and close games when necessary.
Geary's playing style was characterized by his versatility and resilience, traits that allowed him to adapt to various roles on the pitching staff. He was known for his ability to come into tight situations and deliver key performances, contributing to his teams during the early 2000s, a period marked by a transition in pitching strategies and an increasing emphasis on bullpen depth. Despite not being a household name, Geary's contributions on the mound were significant to the teams he played for, leaving a lasting impact in the minds of fans and teammates alike. His career serves as a testament to the importance of dependable pitchers in the ever-evolving landscape of professional baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 10 | 287 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 351.3 | 364 | 153 | 34 | 123 | 230 | 3.92 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4.50 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | PHI | NL | 1 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44.7 | 52 | 27 | 16 | 30 | 5.44 | -953.1 |
| 2005 | PHI | NL | 2 | 1 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 58.0 | 54 | 24 | 21 | 42 | 3.72 | 675.8 |
| 2006 | PHI | NL | 7 | 1 | 81 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 91.3 | 103 | 30 | 20 | 60 | 2.96 | 2293.5 |
| 2007 | PHI | NL | 3 | 2 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 67.3 | 72 | 33 | 25 | 38 | 4.41 | -1189.9 |
| 2008 | HOU | NL | 2 | 3 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 64.0 | 45 | 18 | 28 | 45 | 2.53 | 944.1 |
| 2009 | HOU | NL | 1 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.0 | 30 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 8.10 | -916.4 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 287 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0.118 | 0.167 | 0.176 | 0.343 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | PHI | NL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | PHI | NL | 33 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | PHI | NL | 40 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | PHI | NL | 81 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | PHI | NL | 57 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | HOU | NL | 55 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | HOU | NL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 287 | 0 | 21 | 43 | 6 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | PHI | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | PHI | P | 33 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | PHI | P | 40 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | PHI | P | 81 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 1 | 4 |
| 2007 | PHI | P | 57 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 | HOU | P | 55 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | HOU | P | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 287 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | HOU | NL | $1,700,000 |
| 2008 | HOU | NL | $1,125,000 |
| 2007 | PHI | NL | $837,500 |
| 2006 | PHI | NL | $350,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $4,012,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego Mesa College | San Diego | CA | 1995, 1996 |
| University of Oklahoma | Norman | OK | 1997, 1998 |