Emil Geiss, baseball player, 1887-1887

Emil Geiss

Born: 3/20/1865 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 10/4/1911 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1887-05-18 | Final Game: 1887-05-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Emil August Geiss

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Biography

Emil Geiss was a professional baseball player born in 1865, whose brief career in Major League Baseball spanned a single day on May 18, 1887. As a position player, Geiss participated in three games during this fleeting tenure, where he recorded one hit, resulting in a batting average of .083. Although he did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs, his presence in the early days of professional baseball reflects the era's evolving landscape and the opportunities afforded to players during the late 19th century. Geiss's career, albeit short, occurred during a time when baseball was transitioning from its formative years into a more organized and competitive sport. The late 1800s saw the establishment of the National League as a major professional circuit, and players like Geiss contributed to the foundation of the game as it grew in popularity. Despite the limited statistics and impact on the field, Geiss's place in baseball history serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who briefly graced the diamond during the formative years of America's pastime.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 1 1 1 1 0 0 9.0 17 8 0 3 4 8.00 0

Career ERA 8.00 vs. league average 4.17 across their career seasons — 91.7% 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
1887 CHC NL 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 9.0 17 8 3 4 8.00 4.17 (-92%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
3 12 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0.083 0.083 0.083 0.167 0.0

Career AVG .083 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — 69.2% below league average.

Career OBP .083 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 74.9% below league average.

Career SLG .083 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 77.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.167 vs. league average 0.705 across their career seasons — 76.4% 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
1887 CHC NL 3 12 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0.083 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 11 0 0 0
2B 1 0 2 2 3 0
P 1 0 0 2 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1887 CHN 1B 1 0 11 0 0 0
1887 CHN 2B 1 0 2 2 3 0
1887 CHN P 1 0 0 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 1
First Base 1
Second Base 1