Ed Greer

Born: 7/29/1863 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 2/14/1890 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1885-06-24 | Final Game: 1887-10-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Edward Greer

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Biography

Ed Greer, born in 1863, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the late 19th century, a period characterized by the early evolution of the game amid the transition from the deadball era to more modern styles of play. Greer's career spanned from 1885 to 1887, during which he played primarily as a position player in the burgeoning Major Leagues. He participated in 232 games, recording 183 hits and achieving a batting average of .215. Known for his speed on the bases, Greer successfully stole 51 bases throughout his career, showcasing a style of play that emphasized agility and quickness. Despite facing the challenges of a nascent league and the evolving dynamics of professional baseball, Greer contributed significantly to his teams with a total of 93 RBIs and 3 home runs. His career, though brief, was part of a foundational era that set the stage for future generations of players. Greer's legacy is a reminder of the early days of baseball, where players like him helped shape the game into what it would eventually become, influencing the style and strategy of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
232	851	117	183	26	5	3	93	51	43	34	0.215	0.261	0.268	0.529	-2377.4

Career AVG .215 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 15.5% below league average.

Career OBP .261 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — 15.4% below league average.

Career SLG .268 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 22.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.529 vs. league average 0.653 across their career seasons — 19.0% 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
1885	BL2	AA	56	211	32	42	7	0	0	21	0	8	0	0.199	.244 (-18%)	.287 (-18%)	.325 (-29%)	.613 (-24%)	-740.6
1886	BL2	AA	11	38	2	5	1	0	0	4	4	2	0	0.132	—	—	—	—	0.0
1886	PH4	AA	71	264	33	51	5	3	1	20	12	8	0	0.193	.246 (-22%)	.302 (-26%)	.331 (-26%)	.634 (-26%)	0.0
1887	PH4	AA	3	11	1	2	0	0	0	0	2	0	3	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0
1887	BR3	AA	91	327	49	83	13	2	2	48	33	25	31	0.254	.270 (-6%)	.331 (-4%)	.373 (-13%)	.705 (-9%)	0.0