Red Peery

Born: 8/15/1906 in Payson, UT, USA

Died: 5/6/1985 in Salt Lake City, UT, USA

MLB Debut: 1927-09-22 | Final Game: 1929-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: George Allan Peery

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Biography

Red Peery, born in 1906, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the major leagues during the late 1920s. His career spanned from 1927 to 1929, during which he played primarily as a position player. While Peery's time in the big leagues was brief, appearing in just 11 games, he contributed to his teams with a total of 3 hits and 2 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .214. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, Peery's presence in the lineup reflected the competitive spirit of the era, as teams navigated the evolving landscape of baseball in the post-deadball period. Peery's professional journey showcased the challenges faced by many players of his time, as roster spots were highly coveted, and the competition was fierce. His time in the majors may have been limited, but it served as a testament to the passion and dedication that many players exhibited during an era that laid the groundwork for future generations of baseball talent. Although he did not leave a significant statistical legacy, Red Peery remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, embodying the experiences of many who aspired to succeed in America's pastime.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	10	1	0	0	0	45.0	53	25	1	10	3	5.00	0

Career ERA 5.00 vs. league average 4.33 across their career seasons — 15.4% 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
1927	PIT	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	0	0	1	0	0.00	—	0.0
1929	BSN	NL	0	1	9	1	0	0	0	44.0	53	25	9	3	5.11	4.60 (-11%)	536.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
11	14	3	3	0	0	0	2	0	3	5	0.214	0.353	0.214	0.567	0.0

Career AVG .214 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 25.0% below league average.

Career OBP .353 vs. league average .349 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .214 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — 46.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.567 vs. league average 0.753 across their career seasons — 24.6% 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
1927	PIT	NL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1929	BSN	NL	10	14	3	3	0	0	0	2	0	3	5	0.214	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	10	0	1	11	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1927	PIT	P	1	0	0	1	0	0
1929	BSN	P	9	0	1	10	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	10