Emil Gross
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1879-1884)
- 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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 237 | 0 | 1126 | 348 | 242 | 13 |
| OF | 12 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1879 | PRO | C | 30 | 0 | 152 | 39 | 22 | 1 |
| 1880 | PRO | C | 87 | 0 | 429 | 126 | 86 | 5 |
| 1881 | PRO | C | 50 | 0 | 240 | 70 | 37 | 5 |
| 1881 | PRO | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1883 | PHI | C | 55 | 0 | 207 | 70 | 74 | 1 |
| 1883 | PHI | OF | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1884 | CHU | C | 15 | 0 | 98 | 43 | 23 | 1 |
| 1884 | CHU | OF | 9 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 237 |
| Left Field | 7 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 4 |
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.