Dale Gear

Born: 2/2/1872 in Lone Elm, KS, USA

Died: 9/23/1951 in Topeka, KS, USA

MLB Debut: 1896-08-15 | Final Game: 1901-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Dale Dudley Gear

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Biography

Dale Gear was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1896 to 1901. Born in 1872, Gear made his mark during a transitional era in baseball, which was witnessing the shift from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented game. Throughout his career, he played for several teams, showcasing his talents primarily as a pitcher. Gear finished his career with a record of 4-13, an earned run average (ERA) of 4.21, and recorded 41 strikeouts along with 1 save. Despite the challenges of the era, including the evolving dynamics of pitching and hitting, Gear's contributions on the mound reflected the grit and determination typical of players from that time. His performance, though not highlighted by overwhelming statistics, exemplified the dedication required to compete in the early days of professional baseball. Gear’s career, which concluded on September 26, 1901, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the perseverance of players who laid the groundwork for the generations that followed.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
4	13	27	18	16	1	1	186.0	234	87	10	28	41	4.21	0

Career ERA 4.21 vs. league average 3.85 across their career seasons — 9.4% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1896	CL4	NL	0	2	3	2	2	0	0	23.0	35	14	6	6	5.48	4.36 (-26%)	-12.2
1901	WSN	AL	4	11	24	16	14	1	1	163.0	199	73	22	35	4.03	3.49 (-16%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
69	238	25	57	11	3	0	25	4	8	16	0.239	0.267	0.311	0.578	-716.8

Career AVG .239 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 15.5% below league average.

Career OBP .267 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 22.1% below league average.

Career SLG .311 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — 17.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.578 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 19.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1896	CL4	NL	4	15	5	6	1	1	3	0	1	1	0.400	—	—	—	—	0.0
1897	CL4	NL	7	24	3	4	1	0	2	2	3	4	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1901	WSN	AL	58	199	17	47	9	2	20	2	4	11	0.236	.271 (-13%)	.326 (-23%)	.359 (-16%)	.686 (-19%)	-716.8