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Ed Greer Notable

b. July 29, 1863 · Baltimore Orioles 1885–1886, Philadelphia Athletics 1886–1887, Brooklyn Grays 1887

Ed Greer played for three clubs across three seasons as a center fielder, opening with the Baltimore Orioles in 1885 and closing with the Brooklyn Grays in 1887.

Across 232 games he batted .215, with 183 hits and 117 runs. He finished with 3 home runs, 26 doubles and 51 stolen bases.

He played 205 games in the outfield, with 401 putouts and 39 errors.

He was born in Philadelphia, PA, USA on July 29, 1863, and died on February 14, 1890. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1885 BAL 562113242 700 21800 .199
1886 BAL/PHA 823023556 631 2410016 .185
1887 BRO/PHA 943385085 1322 48253435 .251
Career 232851117183 2653 93433451 .215

On this day & linked events

1863

Born July 29, 1863

Philadelphia, PA, USA

1890

Died February 14, 1890