Billy Geer, baseball player, 1874-1885

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

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

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

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