Geechie Meredith
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Geechie Meredith was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball for the Birmingham Black Barons, the Memphis Red Sox, and the Nashville Elite Giants. In 442 career games, he hit .262 with 422 hits, 14 home runs, and 180 RBI. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Died
- 1/13/1932 in Sayreton, AL, USA
Full name: Buford Meredith
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 442 | 1,613 | 232 | 422 | 53 | 27 | 14 | 180 | 52 | 102 | 1 | .262 | .312 | .354 | .666 | -2,716 |
Career AVG .262 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 8.5% below league average.
Career OBP .312 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 10.3% below league average.
Career SLG .354 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — 12.1% below league average.
Career OPS .666 vs. league average .750 across their career seasons — 11.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | BBB | IND | 45 | 170 | 21 | 49 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 21 | 7 | 8 | 0 | .288 | .282 (+2%) | .344 (-6%) | .390 (-5%) | .734 (-5%) | -180.1 |
| 1924 | BBB | NNL | 76 | 283 | 32 | 70 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 27 | 8 | 17 | 0 | .247 | .283 (-13%) | .345 (-13%) | .389 (-13%) | .734 (-13%) | -596.9 |
| 1925 | BBB | NNL | 70 | 261 | 35 | 55 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 22 | 10 | 13 | 0 | .211 | .288 (-27%) | .349 (-29%) | .407 (-34%) | .756 (-32%) | -1412.1 |
| 1927 | BBB | NNL | 74 | 237 | 33 | 57 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 32 | 5 | 12 | 0 | .241 | .282 (-15%) | .344 (-17%) | .392 (-4%) | .736 (-10%) | -466.9 |
| 1927 | MRS | NNL | 2 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .286 | — | — | — | — | -466.9 |
| 1928 | BBB | NNL | 83 | 311 | 46 | 95 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 34 | 15 | 16 | 0 | .305 | .280 (+9%) | .342 (+2%) | .395 (-4%) | .737 (-1%) | -52.6 |
| 1929 | BBB | NNL | 82 | 313 | 64 | 89 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 41 | 7 | 34 | 0 | .284 | .289 (-2%) | .353 (+1%) | .415 (-2%) | .769 (-1%) | -7.6 |
| 1930 | NEG | NNL | 10 | 31 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .161 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 442 | 1,613 | 232 | 422 | 53 | 27 | 14 | 180 | 52 | 102 | 1 | .262 | — | — | — | — | -3,183 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 2 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .286 |
Last 2 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927-08-15 | BIR | KCM | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1925-08-29 | BIR | MEM | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 285 | 209 | 440 | 544 | 65 | 52 |
| 3B | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| C | 8 | 3 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| OF | 37 | 24 | 27 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| SS | 131 | 118 | 230 | 316 | 63 | 39 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | BBB | 2B | 4 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| 1923 | BBB | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1923 | BBB | C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923 | BBB | SS | 41 | 41 | 81 | 92 | 31 | 11 |
| 1924 | BBB | 2B | 3 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 1924 | BBB | 3B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1924 | BBB | OF | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924 | BBB | SS | 69 | 67 | 118 | 188 | 28 | 25 |
| 1925 | BBB | 2B | 65 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1925 | BBB | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925 | BBB | C | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925 | BBB | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927 | BBB | 2B | 71 | 64 | 148 | 174 | 18 | 21 |
| 1927 | BBB | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927 | MRS | 2B | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928 | BBB | 2B | 66 | 65 | 145 | 163 | 24 | 16 |
| 1928 | BBB | OF | 22 | 15 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1928 | BBB | SS | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929 | BBB | 2B | 64 | 62 | 111 | 161 | 15 | 11 |
| 1929 | BBB | C | 5 | 3 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 1929 | BBB | OF | 12 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929 | BBB | SS | 13 | 9 | 30 | 32 | 4 | 3 |
| 1930 | NEG | 2B | 10 | 9 | 20 | 22 | 4 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 8 |
| Second Base | 285 |
| Third Base | 3 |
| Shortstop | 131 |
| Left Field | 11 |
| Center Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 22 |
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Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Geechie Meredith: the record in brief
Geechie Meredith's record on this page is drawn from the season tables, which run from 1923 to 1930. The team column moves through the Birmingham Black Barons (1923 through 1929), the Memphis Red Sox (1927), and the Nashville Elite Giants (1930). Meredith is listed as a second baseman. Meredith threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. Meredith was born on October 22, 1899, in Sayreton, AL, USA. Meredith's death is recorded on January 13, 1932, in Sayreton, AL, USA. Meredith's full given name, per the bio, is Buford Meredith.
The batting record for Meredith: 442 games, 422 hits in 1,613 at bats, and a .262 average, plus 14 homers, 180 RBI, and 52 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .312 and the slugging percentage .354, for an OPS of .666. Over the seasons Meredith played, league hitters batted .286; the .262 career figure is 8.5% below that. In OPS terms, Meredith's .666 stands 11.3% below the league's .750. No season topped the 95 hits of 1928.
Frequently Asked Questions about Geechie Meredith
- Was Geechie Meredith a pitcher?
- No. Geechie Meredith was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Geechie Meredith hit?
- Geechie Meredith hit 14 career home runs with 422 hits.
- What teams did Geechie Meredith play for?
- Geechie Meredith played for 3 teams: the Birmingham Black Barons (1923–1925, 1927–1929), the Memphis Red Sox (1927), and the Nashville Elite Giants (1930).
- What were Geechie Meredith's career stats?
- In 442 games, Geechie Meredith had 422 hits, 14 home runs, 180 RBI, 232 runs, and 52 stolen bases, with a .262 batting average.
- What position did Geechie Meredith play?
- Geechie Meredith played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How many home runs did Geechie Meredith hit each season?
- Geechie Meredith's home runs by season: 0 in 1923, 4 in 1924, 0 in 1925, 4 in 1927, 1 in 1928, 5 in 1929, and 0 in 1930. His most in one season was 5, in 1929.
- What was Geechie Meredith's career batting average?
- Geechie Meredith batted .262 over his career, with 422 hits in 1,613 at bats.
- How many RBI did Geechie Meredith have?
- Geechie Meredith drove in 180 runs in his career.
- Is Geechie Meredith in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Geechie Meredith has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.