Billy Geer
Died: 9/30/1928 in Chicago, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1874-10-15 | Final Game: 1885-05-10
Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: William H. Geer
Biography
Billy Geer was an American professional baseball player who played in the late 19th century, a time marked by the evolution of the game and the establishment of modern baseball standards. His career spanned from 1874 to 1885, during which he appeared in 232 games as a position player. Geer compiled a total of 191 hits, contributing to a batting average of .214. While he did not record any home runs, he managed to drive in 33 runs and stole 2 bases throughout his career.
Geer played in an era characterized by its unique challenges and styles, including the transition from the deadball era to more offensive-oriented gameplay. Although his statistics may not reflect the prowess of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant in the context of a rapidly changing sport. He remains a part of the fabric of baseball history, representing the players who laid the groundwork for future generations in America's pastime.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 12.60 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | BR3 | AA | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 12.60 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 232 | 893 | 128 | 191 | 36 | 11 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 55 | 22 | 0.214 | 0.261 | 0.279 | 0.540 | -1116.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1874 | NY2 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.0 | |
| 1875 | NH1 | 37 | 164 | 20 | 40 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0.244 | -152.3 | |
| 1878 | CN1 | NL | 61 | 237 | 31 | 52 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 10 | 18 | 0.219 | -325.9 |
| 1880 | WOR | NL | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1884 | BR3 | AA | 107 | 391 | 68 | 82 | 15 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 0.210 | -304.1 |
| 1884 | PHU | UA | 9 | 36 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.250 | -304.1 |
| 1885 | LS2 | AA | 14 | 51 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.118 | -333.6 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2B | 17 | 0 | 52 | 52 | 28 | 2 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| OF | 20 | 2 | 27 | 8 | 9 | 4 |
| P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 197 | 0 | 285 | 646 | 154 | 52 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1874 | NY2 | OF | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1875 | NH1 | 1B | 1 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1875 | NH1 | 2B | 13 | 0 | 48 | 47 | 26 | 2 |
| 1875 | NH1 | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1875 | NH1 | SS | 6 | 0 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 0 |
| 1875 | NH1 | OF | 17 | 0 | 20 | 6 | 8 | 3 |
| 1878 | CN1 | 2B | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 1878 | CN1 | SS | 60 | 0 | 58 | 177 | 36 | 15 |
| 1880 | WOR | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1880 | WOR | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1884 | BR3 | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1884 | BR3 | 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1884 | BR3 | SS | 107 | 0 | 177 | 364 | 81 | 34 |
| 1884 | PHU | SS | 9 | 0 | 10 | 34 | 13 | 1 |
| 1885 | LS2 | SS | 14 | 0 | 26 | 49 | 11 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 17 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 197 |
| Left Field | 5 |
| Center Field | 12 |
| Right Field | 4 |