Emil Gross
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1879-1884)
Emil Gross was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1879 to 1884 for the Providence Grays, the Philadelphia Phillies, and the Chicago/Pittsburgh (Union League), a span of 6 seasons. In 248 career games, he hit .295 with 291 hits, 7 home runs, and 107 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 3,453.
- 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 190 lb
- Died
- 8/24/1921 in Eagle River, WI, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1879-08-13
- Last Game
- 1884-07-14
Full name: Emil Michael Gross
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 248 | 987 | 141 | 291 | 67 | 21 | 7 | 107 | 0 | 51 | 52 | .295 | .329 | .427 | .756 | 3,453 |
Career AVG .295 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — +18.1% above league average.
Career OBP .329 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — +17.8% above league average.
Career SLG .427 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — +28.5% above league average.
Career OPS .756 vs. league average .612 across their career seasons — +23.6% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1879 | PRO | NL | 30 | 132 | 31 | 46 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 4 | 8 | .348 | .255 (+36%) | .270 (+36%) | .328 (+50%) | .599 (+43%) | 773.1 |
| 1880 | PRO | NL | 87 | 347 | 43 | 90 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 34 | 0 | 16 | 15 | .259 | .244 (+6%) | .267 (+9%) | .319 (+5%) | .586 (+7%) | 431.9 |
| 1881 | PRO | NL | 51 | 182 | 15 | 50 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 24 | 0 | 13 | 11 | .275 | .260 (+6%) | .290 (+11%) | .338 (+14%) | .628 (+13%) | 366.9 |
| 1883 | PHI | NL | 57 | 231 | 39 | 71 | 25 | 7 | 1 | 25 | 0 | 12 | 18 | .307 | .257 (+20%) | .285 (+19%) | .345 (+42%) | .631 (+32%) | 1064.9 |
| 1884 | CHU | UA | 23 | 95 | 13 | 34 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | .358 | .243 (+47%) | .278 (+42%) | .327 (+80%) | .606 (+63%) | 816.1 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 248 | 987 | 141 | 291 | 67 | 21 | 7 | 107 | 0 | 51 | 52 | .295 | — | — | — | — | 3,453 | ||
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 | 237 |
| Left Field | 7 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 4 |
Emil Gross: the record in brief
According to the bio, Emil Gross debuted on August 13, 1879 and played a final game on July 14, 1884. By club, Gross's seasons break down as the Providence Grays (1879 through 1881), the Philadelphia Quakers (1883), and the Chicago/Pittsburgh (Union League) (1884). Gross played primarily as a catcher and batted and threw right-handed. Born on March 4, 1858, in Chicago, IL, USA, Gross was listed at 6 feet, 0 inches and 190 pounds. The bio records the death on August 24, 1921, in Eagle River, WI, USA. Emil Gross was the playing name; the full given name is Emil Michael.
Across 248 games at the plate, Gross's career line reads 291 hits in 987 at bats for a .295 average; the totals also include 7 home runs and 107 RBI. Reaching base at a .329 clip and slugging .427, Gross finished with a .756 OPS. Measured against the leagues Gross played in, the .295 career average compares with a .250 league average over the same seasons, 18.1% above the league.
Frequently Asked Questions about Emil Gross
- What years did Emil Gross play?
- Emil Gross played in Major League Baseball from 1879 to 1884.
- Was Emil Gross a pitcher?
- No. Emil Gross was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Emil Gross hit?
- Emil Gross hit 7 career home runs with 291 hits.
- What was Emil Gross's career batting average?
- Emil Gross batted .295 over his career, with 291 hits in 987 at bats.
- How many RBI did Emil Gross have?
- Emil Gross drove in 107 runs in his career.
- Is Emil Gross in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Emil Gross has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.