Emmett Seery

Born: 2/13/1861 in Princeville, IL, USA

Died: 8/7/1930 in Saranac Lake, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-04-17 | Final Game: 1892-06-10

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 145 lbs

Full name: John Emmett Seery

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Biography

Emmett Seery was a notable figure in late 19th-century baseball, contributing to the sport as a versatile position player from 1884 to 1892. Born in 1861, Seery played a total of 916 games during his career, where he showcased his skills primarily as an offensive player. He recorded 893 hits, 27 home runs, and 300 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .252. Known for his speed on the bases, he also accumulated 240 stolen bases, reflecting the aggressive base-running style that characterized the era. Seery's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history, marked by the transition from the deadball era into a more dynamic offensive game. His contributions were significant in the context of the evolving strategies of the time, as players like Seery began to emphasize speed and agility alongside traditional hitting prowess. Although not as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, Emmett Seery's accomplishments on the field left a lasting impact on the game, highlighting the diverse skill set that players brought to Major League Baseball in its formative years.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	2	0	0	0	0	7.0	8	6	1	3	2	7.71	0

Career ERA 7.71 vs. league average 3.37 across their career seasons — 128.9% 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
1886	SL5	NL	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	7.0	8	6	3	2	7.71	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
916	3547	695	893	152	68	27	300	240	471	426	0.252	0.345	0.356	0.701	5736.1

Career AVG .252 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .345 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — +10.2% above league average.

Career SLG .356 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.701 vs. league average 0.653 across their career seasons — +7.3% above 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
1884	BLU	UA	105	463	113	144	25	7	2	0	0	20	0	0.311	.243 (+28%)	.278 (+22%)	.327 (+25%)	.606 (+23%)	1739.2
1884	KCU	UA	1	4	2	2	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	1739.2
1885	SL5	NL	59	216	20	35	7	0	1	14	0	16	37	0.162	.244 (-34%)	.287 (-24%)	.325 (-36%)	.613 (-30%)	-961.6
1886	SL5	NL	126	453	73	108	22	6	2	48	24	57	82	0.238	.246 (-3%)	.302 (+7%)	.331 (-2%)	.634 (+2%)	356.0
1887	IN3	NL	122	465	104	104	18	15	4	28	48	71	68	0.224	.270 (-17%)	.331 (avg)	.373 (-6%)	.705 (-3%)	-173.6
1888	IN3	NL	133	500	87	110	20	10	5	50	80	64	73	0.220	.238 (-8%)	.290 (+9%)	.319 (+3%)	.610 (+6%)	707.7
1889	IN3	NL	127	526	123	165	26	12	8	59	19	67	59	0.314	.263 (+19%)	.334 (+20%)	.357 (+27%)	.691 (+24%)	2580.4
1890	BRP	PL	104	394	78	88	12	7	1	50	44	70	36	0.223	.260 (-14%)	.336 (+3%)	.351 (-15%)	.687 (-6%)	-252.2
1891	CN3	AA	97	372	77	106	15	10	4	36	19	81	52	0.285	.254 (+12%)	.331 (+28%)	.343 (+20%)	.675 (+24%)	1990.7
1892	LS3	NL	42	154	18	31	6	1	0	15	6	24	19	0.201	.244 (-18%)	.316 (-3%)	.327 (-23%)	.644 (-13%)	-250.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
3B	3	2	3	1	1
C	3	8	3	1	0
OF	914	1567	174	203	25
P	2	0	1	1	0
SS	2	2	2	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1884	BLU	3B	2	1	1	0	1
1884	BLU	C	3	8	3	1	0
1884	BLU	OF	103	157	26	38	3
1884	KCU	OF	1	0	0	0	0
1885	SL5	3B	1	1	2	1	0
1885	SL5	OF	59	95	16	16	1
1886	SL5	OF	126	176	20	26	2
1886	SL5	P	2	0	1	1	0
1887	IN3	OF	122	220	25	30	2
1887	IN3	SS	1	0	0	0	0
1888	IN3	OF	133	258	19	18	6
1888	IN3	SS	1	2	2	1	0
1889	IN3	OF	127	220	20	24	4
1890	BRP	OF	104	216	21	28	3
1891	CN3	OF	97	160	17	20	3
1892	LS3	OF	42	65	10	3	1