Gary Geiger

Born: 4/4/1937 in Sand Ridge, IL, USA

Died: 4/24/1996 in Murphysboro, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1958-04-15 | Final Game: 1970-07-10

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: Gary Merle Geiger

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Biography

Gary Geiger, born in 1937, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1958 until his retirement in 1970. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 954 games, showcasing his talents primarily in the outfield. Geiger was known for his versatility and speed on the basepaths, finishing his career with 62 stolen bases. He achieved 633 hits and collected 77 home runs, contributing significantly to his teams' offensive efforts with a total of 283 RBIs and a batting average of .246. Geiger played during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, which included the tail end of the post-war era and the advent of the expansion era. His ability to adapt to various playing styles was evident as he competed against some of the game's legends. Throughout his time in the league, Geiger left a lasting impression with his work ethic and competitive spirit, making him a respected figure among teammates and opponents alike. His career remains a testament to the dedication and talent that characterized professional baseball during the 1960s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
954	2569	388	633	91	29	77	283	62	341	466	0.246	0.337	0.394	0.731	2077.9

Career AVG .246 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .337 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — +5.9% above league average.

Career SLG .394 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.731 vs. league average 0.699 across their career seasons — near 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
1958	CLE	AL	91	195	28	45	3	1	1	6	2	27	43	0.231	.257 (-11%)	.324 (+2%)	.394 (-31%)	.719 (-16%)	-483.2
1959	BOS	AL	120	335	45	82	10	4	11	48	9	21	55	0.245	.256 (-5%)	.323 (-11%)	.392 (+1%)	.715 (-4%)	-368.1
1960	BOS	AL	77	245	32	74	13	3	9	33	2	23	38	0.302	.255 (+18%)	.323 (+14%)	.387 (+26%)	.711 (+21%)	919.8
1961	BOS	AL	140	499	82	116	21	6	18	64	16	87	91	0.232	.258 (-10%)	.328 (+6%)	.399 (+2%)	.727 (+4%)	576.4
1962	BOS	AL	131	466	67	116	18	4	16	54	18	67	66	0.249	.257 (-3%)	.326 (+5%)	.393 (+4%)	.719 (+4%)	515.6
1963	BOS	AL	121	399	67	105	13	5	16	44	9	36	63	0.263	.246 (+7%)	.308 (+6%)	.371 (+19%)	.680 (+13%)	916.0
1964	BOS	AL	5	13	3	5	0	1	0	1	0	2	2	0.385	—	—	—	—	0.0
1965	BOS	AL	24	45	5	9	3	0	1	2	3	13	10	0.200	—	—	—	—	91.1
1966	ATL	NL	78	126	23	33	5	3	4	10	0	21	29	0.262	.248 (+5%)	.309 (+18%)	.376 (+18%)	.685 (+18%)	441.7
1967	ATL	NL	69	117	17	19	1	1	1	5	1	20	35	0.162	.242 (-33%)	.306 (-7%)	.357 (-40%)	.663 (-25%)	-416.2
1969	HOU	NL	93	125	19	28	4	1	0	16	2	24	34	0.224	.248 (-10%)	.320 (+10%)	.369 (-26%)	.689 (-10%)	-115.0
1970	HOU	NL	5	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

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	0	2.0	2	2	0	1	2	9.00	0

Career ERA 9.00 vs. league average 3.86 across their career seasons — 133.1% 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
1958	CLE	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	2.0	2	2	1	2	9.00	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	6	1	12	2	1	1
3B	2	2	0	3	2	0
OF	749	603	1464	58	21	8
P	1	0	0	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1958	CLE	3B	2	2	0	3	2	0
1958	CLE	OF	53	40	133	3	2	2
1958	CLE	P	1	0	0	1	0	0
1959	BOS	OF	95	76	173	5	2	1
1960	BOS	OF	66	63	121	9	0	1
1961	BOS	OF	137	130	324	12	4	1
1962	BOS	OF	129	120	287	8	4	1
1963	BOS	1B	6	1	12	2	1	1
1963	BOS	OF	95	89	234	11	4	1
1964	BOS	OF	4	3	6	0	0	0
1965	BOS	OF	16	10	32	0	1	0
1966	ATL	OF	49	24	49	5	1	1
1967	ATL	OF	38	23	47	2	1	0
1969	HOU	OF	65	25	57	3	2	0
1970	HOU	OF	2	0	1	0	0	0