Ed Greer
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1885-1887)
Ed Greer was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1885 to 1887 for the Baltimore Orioles, the Philadelphia Athletics, and the Brooklyn Bridegrooms, a span of 3 seasons. In 232 career games, he hit .215 with 183 hits, 3 home runs, and 93 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 155 lb
- Died
- 2/14/1890 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1885-06-24
- Last Game
- 1887-10-10
Full name: Edward Greer
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 232 | 851 | 117 | 183 | 26 | 5 | 3 | 93 | 51 | 43 | 34 | .215 | .261 | .268 | .529 | -2,067 |
Career AVG .215 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 15.5% below league average.
Career OBP .261 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — 15.4% below league average.
Career SLG .268 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 22.3% below league average.
Career OPS .529 vs. league average .653 across their career seasons — 19.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1885 | BL2 | AA | 56 | 211 | 32 | 42 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 8 | 0 | .199 | .244 (-18%) | .287 (-18%) | .325 (-29%) | .613 (-24%) | -661.2 |
| 1886 | BL2 | AA | 11 | 38 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | .132 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1886 | PH4 | AA | 71 | 264 | 33 | 51 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 0 | .193 | .246 (-22%) | .302 (-26%) | .331 (-26%) | .634 (-26%) | 0.0 |
| 1887 | PH4 | AA | 3 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1887 | BR3 | AA | 91 | 327 | 49 | 83 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 48 | 33 | 25 | 31 | .254 | .270 (-6%) | .331 (-4%) | .373 (-13%) | .705 (-9%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 232 | 851 | 117 | 183 | 26 | 5 | 3 | 93 | 51 | 43 | 34 | .215 | — | — | — | — | -661 | ||
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 |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 31 |
| Left Field | 87 |
| Center Field | 107 |
| Right Field | 11 |
Ed Greer: the record in brief
Ed Greer's major league career runs from a debut on June 24, 1885 to a final game on October 10, 1887. Club by club, the record runs the Baltimore Orioles (1885 through 1886), the Philadelphia Athletics (1886 through 1887), and the Brooklyn Grays (1887). Greer is listed as an outfielder at 5-foot-9 and 155 pounds. The bio says Greer both batted and threw right-handed. Greer was born on July 29, 1863, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Greer died on February 14, 1890, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Greer's full given name, per the bio, is Edward Greer.
Greer collected 183 hits in 851 at bats across 232 games, good for a .215 batting average; the totals also include 3 homers, 93 RBI, and 51 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .261 clip and slugging .268, Greer finished with a .529 OPS. Greer's .215 average ran 15.5% below the .254 that the league posted over the same seasons. In OPS terms, Greer's .529 stands 19.0% below the league's .653. 1887 produced Greer's most hits, 83 of them for the Brooklyn Grays. On the bases, the high point was 33 steals in 1887.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ed Greer
- What years did Ed Greer play?
- Ed Greer played in Major League Baseball from 1885 to 1887.
- Was Ed Greer a pitcher?
- No. Ed Greer was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Ed Greer hit?
- Ed Greer hit 3 career home runs with 183 hits.
- What teams did Ed Greer play for?
- Ed Greer played for 3 teams: the Baltimore Orioles (1885–1886), the Philadelphia Athletics (1886–1887), and the Brooklyn Grays (1887).
- What were Ed Greer's career stats?
- In 232 games, Ed Greer had 183 hits, 3 home runs, 93 RBI, 117 runs, and 51 stolen bases, with a .215 batting average.
- What position did Ed Greer play?
- Ed Greer played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Ed Greer and how much did he weigh?
- Ed Greer was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 155 pounds.
- How many home runs did Ed Greer hit each season?
- Ed Greer's home runs by season: 0 in 1885, 1 in 1886, and 2 in 1887. His most in one season was 2, in 1887.
- What was Ed Greer's career batting average?
- Ed Greer batted .215 over his career, with 183 hits in 851 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ed Greer have?
- Ed Greer drove in 93 runs in his career.
- Is Ed Greer in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ed Greer has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.