Charlie Geggus
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1884)
Charlie Geggus was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1884 for the Washington Nationals. Across 23 career appearances, he went 10-9 with a 2.54 ERA and 156 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 3716.8.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / —
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 150 lb
- Died
- 1/16/1917 in San Francisco, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1884-08-07
- Last Game
- 1884-10-19
Full name: Charles Frederick Geggus
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | WSU | UA | 10 | 9 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 177.1 | 143 | 50 | 38 | 156 | 2.54 | 3.11 (+18%) | 3716.8 |
| Career · 1 season | 10 | 9 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 177.1 | 143 | 50 | 38 | 156 | 2.54 | — | 3,717 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | 154 | 14 | 38 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | .247 | .266 | .305 | .571 | -128 |
Career AVG .247 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .266 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .305 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 6.7% below league average.
Career OPS .571 vs. league average .606 across their career seasons — 5.8% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | WSU | UA | 44 | 154 | 14 | 38 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | .247 | .243 (+1%) | .278 (-5%) | .327 (-7%) | .606 (-6%) | -128.2 |
| Career · 1 season | 44 | 154 | 14 | 38 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | .247 | — | — | — | — | -128 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 23 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 3 |
| Center Field | 17 |
| Right Field | 4 |
Charlie Geggus: the record in brief
According to the bio, Charlie Geggus debuted on August 7, 1884 and played a final game on October 19, 1884. The team column never changes: it is the Washington Nationals in 1884. Geggus is listed as a pitcher at 5'7" and 150 pounds. Geggus was born on March 25, 1862, in San Francisco, CA, USA. The bio records the death on January 16, 1917, in San Francisco, CA, USA. Charlie Geggus was the playing name; the full given name is Charles Frederick.
Across 23 games (21 starts), Geggus recorded 10 wins against 9 losses with a 2.54 ERA. The totals include 156 strikeouts and 19 complete games. The leagues Geggus pitched in allowed 3.11 earned runs per nine over those seasons, so the career ERA was 18.4% better than average. All of that pitching came in 1884, with 23 games and 156 strikeouts. Pitcher PIV, the site's era-adjusted run-prevention measure, totals 3,716.8 for Geggus's career.
Frequently Asked Questions about Charlie Geggus
- Was Charlie Geggus a pitcher?
- Yes. Charlie Geggus pitched in the major leagues, recording 10 wins and 156 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Charlie Geggus hit?
- Charlie Geggus hit 0 career home runs with 38 hits.
- What teams did Charlie Geggus play for?
- Charlie Geggus played for one team, the Washington Nationals (1884).
- What were Charlie Geggus's career stats?
- In 23 games, Charlie Geggus went 10-9 with a 2.54 ERA, 156 strikeouts, and 177.1 innings pitched.
- What position did Charlie Geggus play?
- Charlie Geggus played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Charlie Geggus and how much did he weigh?
- Charlie Geggus was listed at 5 feet 7 inches and 150 pounds.
- What was Charlie Geggus's career ERA?
- Charlie Geggus finished with a 2.54 career ERA, going 10-9 with 156 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Charlie Geggus have?
- Charlie Geggus recorded 156 career strikeouts.
- Is Charlie Geggus in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Charlie Geggus has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.