Kid Speer

Born: 6/16/1886 in Corning, MO, USA

Died: 1/13/1946 in Edmonton, AB, CAN

MLB Debut: 1909-04-24 | Final Game: 1909-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 152 lbs

Full name: George Nathan Speer

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Biography

Kid Speer was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1886, whose brief career spanned the 1909 season. He made his Major League debut on April 24, 1909, and played until October 1 of the same year. During his time in the league, Speer achieved a win-loss record of 4-4 and maintained an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.83, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound in an era that was transitioning from the deadball period to a more offense-oriented game. With a total of 12 strikeouts and 1 save to his name, Speer's contributions to his team were notable despite his limited time in the majors. His playing style reflected the strategic, low-scoring nature of baseball during his era, where pitching dominance often dictated the outcomes of games. Although he did not have a long or widely celebrated career, Kid Speer's tenure in Major League Baseball remains a part of the rich tapestry of its early 20th-century history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
4	4	12	8	4	0	1	76.3	88	24	2	13	12	2.83	0

Career ERA 2.83 vs. league average 2.55 across their career seasons — 11.1% 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
1909	DET	AL	4	4	12	8	4	0	1	76.3	88	24	13	12	2.83	2.55 (-11%)	-756.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
13	25	1	3	1	0	0	2	0	2	6	0.120	0.185	0.160	0.345	0.0

Career AVG .120 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 50.9% below league average.

Career OBP .185 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — 39.6% below league average.

Career SLG .160 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 48.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.345 vs. league average 0.619 across their career seasons — 44.2% 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
1909	DET	AL	13	25	1	3	1	0	0	2	0	2	6	0.120	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	12	8	4	30	2	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1909	DET	P	12	8	4	30	2	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	12