Josh Geer

Joshua Brent Geer

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 3", Weight 190 lb.
• College Navarro College, Rice University
• High School Forney High School
• Debut August 30, 2008
• Final Game July 27, 2009
• Born June 2, 1983 in Dallas, TX USA

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Biographical Information

Josh Geer was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 3rd round of the 2005 amateur draft. He was signed by scout Bob Laurie and made his pro debut that summer.

Geer went 16-6 with a 3.20 ERA for the San Antonio Missions in 2007 and was named Texas League Pitcher of the Year.

Early in 2011, Geer was diagnosed with Stage III melanoma, a form of skin cancer, and had eight lymph nodes removed from his neck. He recovered fully and was able to resume pitching in the Arizona Fall League in September of that year.

Notable Achievements

• 2007 Pitcher of the Year Texas League San Antonio Missions

Related Sites

• Josh Geer on mlb.com
• Josh Geer at Baseball America
• Rice bio