Geoff Geary, baseball player, 2003-2009

Geoff Geary

Born: 8/26/1976 in Buffalo, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 2003-08-27 | Final Game: 2009-05-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Geoffrey Michael Geary

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Biography

Geoff Geary was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2003 to 2009. Born in 1976, Geary established himself as a reliable arm in the bullpen during his career, which spanned over six seasons. He finished with a career record of 16-10 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.92, showcasing his ability to keep runs off the board in a league known for its competitive hitting. Throughout his time in the majors, Geary notched a total of 230 strikeouts and recorded one save, demonstrating his capability to both start and close games when necessary. Geary's playing style was characterized by his versatility and resilience, traits that allowed him to adapt to various roles on the pitching staff. He was known for his ability to come into tight situations and deliver key performances, contributing to his teams during the early 2000s, a period marked by a transition in pitching strategies and an increasing emphasis on bullpen depth. Despite not being a household name, Geary's contributions on the mound were significant to the teams he played for, leaving a lasting impact in the minds of fans and teammates alike. His career serves as a testament to the importance of dependable pitchers in the ever-evolving landscape of professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
16 10 287 0 0 0 1 351.3 364 153 34 123 230 3.92 0

Career ERA 3.92 vs. league average 4.40 across their career seasons — 10.9% better 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
2003 PHI NL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 6.0 8 3 3 3 4.50 — 0.0
2004 PHI NL 1 0 33 0 0 0 0 44.7 52 27 16 30 5.44 4.46 (-22%) -953.1
2005 PHI NL 2 1 40 0 0 0 0 58.0 54 24 21 42 3.72 4.29 (+13%) 675.8
2006 PHI NL 7 1 81 0 0 0 1 91.3 103 30 20 60 2.96 4.53 (+35%) 2293.5
2007 PHI NL 3 2 57 0 0 0 0 67.3 72 33 25 38 4.41 4.47 (+1%) -1189.9
2008 HOU NL 2 3 55 0 0 0 0 64.0 45 18 28 45 2.53 4.32 (+41%) 944.1
2009 HOU NL 1 3 16 0 0 0 0 20.0 30 18 10 12 8.10 4.32 (-87%) -916.4

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
287 17 2 2 1 0 0 1 0 1 10 0.118 0.167 0.176 0.343 0.0

Career AVG .118 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 55.7% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 50.1% below league average.

Career SLG .176 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 58.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.343 vs. league average 0.756 across their career seasons — 54.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2003 PHI NL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2004 PHI NL 33 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2005 PHI NL 40 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.167 — — — — 0.0
2006 PHI NL 81 5 2 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 3 0.200 — — — — 0.0
2007 PHI NL 57 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2008 HOU NL 55 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2009 HOU NL 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 287 0 21 43 6 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2003 PHI P 5 0 0 0 0 0
2004 PHI P 33 0 3 3 1 0
2005 PHI P 40 0 3 9 1 0
2006 PHI P 81 0 7 14 1 4
2007 PHI P 57 0 4 9 2 1
2008 HOU P 55 0 4 7 0 0
2009 HOU P 16 0 0 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 287

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2009 HOU NL $1,700,000
2008 HOU NL $1,125,000
2007 PHI NL $837,500
2006 PHI NL $350,000
Total Career Earnings $4,012,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
San Diego Mesa College San Diego CA 1995, 1996
University of Oklahoma Norman OK 1997, 1998