Joe Gedeon

Born: 12/5/1893 in Sacramento, CA, USA

Died: 5/19/1941 in San Francisco, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-05-13 | Final Game: 1920-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 167 lbs

Full name: Elmer Joseph Gedeon

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Biography

Joe Gedeon was a professional baseball player born in 1893, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1913 to 1920, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded game that would follow. Gedeon played primarily as a position player, participating in 584 games over his career. He recorded a total of 515 hits and achieved a batting average of .244, showcasing his contributions both at the plate and in the field. Throughout his time in the league, Gedeon demonstrated versatility and speed, evidenced by his 33 stolen bases. He hit 1 home run and drove in 171 runs, reflecting his ability to contribute to his team's offense, albeit not as a power hitter. Gedeon's career unfolded during a dynamic period in baseball history, and while he may not be remembered as one of the game's greats, his role in the sport during the early 1900s adds to the rich tapestry of baseball's history. He finished his playing days on October 3, 1920, leaving behind a legacy of dedication to the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
584	2109	259	515	82	20	1	171	33	180	181	0.244	0.311	0.303	0.615	-2586.2

Career AVG .244 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.

Career OBP .311 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .303 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 10.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.615 vs. league average 0.661 across their career seasons — 7.0% 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
1913	WSN	AL	29	71	3	13	1	3	0	6	3	1	6	0.183	.259 (-30%)	.325 (-37%)	.345 (-19%)	.670 (-27%)	-345.0
1914	WSN	AL	4	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1916	NYY	AL	122	435	50	92	14	4	0	27	14	40	61	0.211	.248 (-15%)	.314 (-10%)	.326 (-20%)	.640 (-15%)	-1140.4
1917	NYY	AL	33	117	15	28	7	0	0	8	4	7	13	0.239	.248 (-4%)	.312 (-8%)	.323 (-7%)	.635 (-8%)	-146.5
1918	SLA	AL	123	441	39	94	14	3	1	41	7	27	29	0.213	.255 (-16%)	.318 (-15%)	.326 (-19%)	.645 (-17%)	-1367.3
1919	SLA	AL	120	437	57	111	13	4	0	27	4	50	35	0.254	.262 (-3%)	.322 (+5%)	.347 (-13%)	.670 (-4%)	-135.7
1920	SLA	AL	153	606	95	177	33	6	0	61	1	55	36	0.292	.271 (+7%)	.331 (+7%)	.363 (+1%)	.694 (+4%)	548.7

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0.3	0	0	0	0	0	0.00	0

Career ERA 0.00 vs. league average 3.07 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1913	WSN	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0.3	0	0	0	0	0.00	—	-

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
2B	549	1283	1605	92	231
3B	7	7	9	1	1
OF	19	25	3	3	1
P	1	0	0	0	0
SS	2	1	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1913	WS1	2B	2	1	3	0	0
1913	WS1	3B	7	7	9	1	1
1913	WS1	OF	15	23	3	2	1
1913	WS1	P	1	0	0	0	0
1913	WS1	SS	2	1	1	0	0
1914	WS1	OF	4	2	0	1	0
1916	NYA	2B	122	235	341	27	55
1917	NYA	2B	31	83	86	3	12
1918	SLA	2B	123	309	409	17	45
1919	SLA	2B	118	290	345	16	44
1920	SLA	2B	153	365	421	29	75