Rube Geyer

Born: 3/26/1884 in Allegheny, PA, USA

Died: 10/12/1962 in Wahkon, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1910-04-24 | Final Game: 1913-09-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Jacob Bowman Geyer

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Biography

Rube Geyer was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1910 to 1913. Born in 1884, Geyer made a name for himself during the early years of the 20th century, a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era to a more modern style of play. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 17-26, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.67, showcasing his ability to compete in an era defined by strong pitching and the emergence of offensive strategies. In addition to his pitching prowess, Geyer accumulated 133 strikeouts and secured 1 save throughout his time in the league, reflecting his capacity to dominate hitters and contribute to his team's success. While Geyer may not have achieved the heights of some of his contemporaries, his contributions on the mound during his four-year career remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history. Geyer retired on September 4, 1913, leaving behind a legacy as a dedicated competitor in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
17	26	104	33	14	1	1	412.3	420	168	17	181	133	3.67	0

Career ERA 3.67 vs. league average 3.15 across their career seasons — 16.5% 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
1910	STL	NL	0	1	4	0	0	0	0	4.0	5	2	3	5	4.50	—	-
1911	STL	NL	9	6	29	11	7	1	0	148.7	141	54	56	46	3.27	3.37 (+3%)	-
1912	STL	NL	7	14	41	18	5	0	0	181.0	191	66	84	61	3.28	3.36 (+2%)	-
1913	STL	NL	1	5	30	4	2	0	1	78.7	83	46	38	21	5.26	3.07 (-72%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
104	133	9	26	3	1	0	6	1	3	21	0.195	0.213	0.233	0.446	-527.7

Career AVG .195 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 25.2% below league average.

Career OBP .213 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 35.1% below league average.

Career SLG .233 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 32.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.446 vs. league average 0.676 across their career seasons — 34.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1910	STL	NL	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1911	STL	NL	29	57	3	13	2	1	2	0	0	7	0.228	.266 (-14%)	.336 (-32%)	.356 (-16%)	.693 (-24%)	-249.2
1912	STL	NL	41	53	5	11	1	0	3	1	3	10	0.208	.268 (-23%)	.335 (-26%)	.358 (-37%)	.694 (-31%)	-278.5
1913	STL	NL	30	22	1	2	0	0	1	0	0	3	0.091	—	—	—	—	0.0