Cesar Geronimo

Born: 3/11/1948 in El Seibo, El Seibo, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1969-04-16 | Final Game: 1983-08-28

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Cesar Francisco Geronimo

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Biography

Cesar Geronimo was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1969 until his retirement in 1983. Born in 1948, Geronimo made a significant impact as a position player primarily known for his speed and defensive prowess in the outfield. Over the course of 1,522 games, he recorded 977 hits, 51 home runs, and 392 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .258. Geronimo was also a notable base stealer, amassing 82 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to change the dynamics of a game with his quickness on the bases. Geronimo played during a transformative era in Major League Baseball, contributing to the success of teams in the 1970s and early 1980s. His most prominent years came with the Cincinnati Reds, where he was part of the legendary "Big Red Machine," a team that dominated the National League and won two World Series titles in 1975 and 1976. Renowned for his exceptional outfield defense, Geronimo was a key component of the Reds' championship squads, earning respect for his skill in tracking down fly balls and providing valuable support to pitchers. His legacy is remembered not only for his contributions on the field but also for his role in one of baseball's most iconic teams.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1522	3780	460	977	161	50	51	392	82	354	746	0.258	0.325	0.368	0.693	-585.7

Career AVG .258 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .325 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .368 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.693 vs. league average 0.702 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
1969	HOU	NL	28	8	8	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1970	HOU	NL	47	37	5	9	0	0	0	2	0	2	5	0.243	—	—	—	—	0.0
1971	HOU	NL	94	82	13	18	2	2	1	6	2	5	31	0.220	.249 (-12%)	.316 (-17%)	.365 (-10%)	.682 (-13%)	-213.4
1972	CIN	NL	120	255	32	70	9	7	4	29	2	24	64	0.275	.243 (+13%)	.310 (+11%)	.353 (+16%)	.664 (+14%)	622.9
1973	CIN	NL	139	324	35	68	14	3	4	33	5	23	74	0.210	.256 (-18%)	.325 (-18%)	.378 (-18%)	.703 (-18%)	-1258.5
1974	CIN	NL	150	474	73	133	17	8	7	54	9	46	96	0.281	.256 (+9%)	.324 (+6%)	.369 (+7%)	.693 (+7%)	606.2
1975	CIN	NL	148	501	69	129	25	5	6	53	13	48	97	0.257	.257 (avg)	.327 (avg)	.374 (-3%)	.701 (-2%)	-145.5
1976	CIN	NL	149	486	59	149	24	11	2	49	22	56	95	0.307	.255 (+20%)	.320 (+19%)	.360 (+15%)	.681 (+17%)	1679.4
1977	CIN	NL	149	492	54	131	22	4	10	52	10	35	89	0.266	.264 (+1%)	.329 (-3%)	.401 (-3%)	.730 (-3%)	-290.7
1978	CIN	NL	122	296	28	67	15	1	5	27	8	43	67	0.226	.257 (-12%)	.323 (+2%)	.378 (-12%)	.702 (-5%)	-183.4
1979	CIN	NL	123	356	38	85	17	4	4	38	1	37	56	0.239	.265 (-10%)	.329 (-5%)	.397 (-14%)	.727 (-10%)	-673.3
1980	CIN	NL	103	145	16	37	5	0	2	9	2	14	24	0.255	.264 (-4%)	.326 (-2%)	.387 (-15%)	.714 (-9%)	-217.9
1981	KCR	AL	59	118	14	29	0	2	2	13	6	11	16	0.246	.255 (-4%)	.320 (-5%)	.368 (-10%)	.688 (-8%)	-158.9
1982	KCR	AL	53	119	14	32	6	3	4	23	2	8	16	0.269	.261 (+3%)	.324 (-6%)	.388 (+21%)	.712 (+9%)	96.3
1983	KCR	AL	38	87	2	18	4	0	0	4	0	2	13	0.207	.260 (-21%)	.324 (-26%)	.389 (-35%)	.714 (-31%)	-448.9

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
36	120	9	20	2	2	3	11	8	34	0.167

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1981	AWDIV	KCA	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
1979	NLCS	CIN	2	7	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	5	0.143
1976	NLCS	CIN	3	11	0	2	0	1	0	2	1	3	0.182
1976	WS	CIN	4	13	3	4	2	0	0	1	2	2	0.308
1975	NLCS	CIN	3	10	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	6	0.000
1975	WS	CIN	7	25	3	7	0	1	2	3	3	5	0.280
1973	NLCS	CIN	4	15	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	7	0.067
1972	NLCS	CIN	5	20	2	2	0	0	1	1	0	2	0.100
1972	WS	CIN	7	19	1	3	0	0	0	3	1	4	0.158

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1376	944	2901	81	35	18

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1969	HOU	OF	9	0	1	0	0	0
1970	HOU	OF	26	4	23	0	2	0
1971	HOU	OF	64	13	42	1	1	0
1972	CIN	OF	106	60	150	10	3	1
1973	CIN	OF	130	84	243	9	2	2
1974	CIN	OF	145	114	355	13	5	2
1975	CIN	OF	148	128	408	12	3	5
1976	CIN	OF	146	125	386	4	6	2
1977	CIN	OF	147	131	375	9	3	2
1978	CIN	OF	115	85	259	4	5	1
1979	CIN	OF	118	96	291	11	2	2
1980	CIN	OF	86	27	110	2	0	1
1981	KCA	OF	57	31	96	1	2	0
1982	KCA	OF	44	25	93	3	0	0
1983	KCA	OF	35	21	69	2	1	0