Huck Geary
Born: 1/22/1917 in Buffalo, NY, USA
Died: 1/27/1981 in Cuba, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1942-07-17 | Final Game: 1943-07-16
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Eugene Francis Joseph Geary
Biography
Huck Geary was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during the early 1940s. Born in 1917, Geary's Major League Baseball career spanned from July 17, 1942, to July 16, 1943. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 55 games, where he recorded a total of 30 hits, including one home run. His offensive contributions included 15 RBIs and a batting average of .160, along with three stolen bases.
Geary's time in baseball coincided with a challenging period in American history, as World War II led to a significant depletion of player rosters across the league. Despite the limited scope of his career, he was part of a unique era that saw many athletes serving in the military, which allowed for a diverse array of players to take the field. Huck Geary's journey in professional baseball, while not marked by overwhelming statistics, reflects the spirit of perseverance and determination that characterized the sport during a tumultuous time.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | 188 | 20 | 30 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 20 | 9 | 0.160 | 0.240 | 0.197 | 0.437 | -959.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | PIT | NL | 9 | 22 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.227 | 0.0 |
| 1943 | PIT | NL | 46 | 166 | 17 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 18 | 6 | 0.151 | -959.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS | 54 | 0 | 109 | 141 | 12 | 30 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | PIT | SS | 8 | 0 | 17 | 14 | 2 | 5 |
| 1943 | PIT | SS | 46 | 0 | 92 | 127 | 10 | 25 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Shortstop | 54 |