He also spent the 1970 season with Hankyu Braves of the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).

[2] During his playing days, Emery stood 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) tall, weighing 205 pounds (93 kg); he threw and batted left-handed.

Five years and one month later, on July 15, 1963, he made his big league debut at the age of 26.

Of Emery’s three major league hits, one was a double; however, he showed a keen eye at the plate, by striking out only twice.

[2] After his playing career, Emery managed in minor league baseball (MiLB), scouted for multiple organizations, and served as a big league batting coach for the 1988 Chicago White Sox.