Gene Dale
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1911-1916)
Gene Dale was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1911 to 1916 for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 6 seasons. Across 90 career appearances, he went 21-28 with a 3.60 ERA and 177 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 179 lb
- Died
- 3/20/1958 in St. Louis, MO, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1911-09-19
- Last Game
- 1916-07-02
Full name: Emmett Eugene Dale
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | SLN | NL | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.2 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 13 | 6.75 | 3.37 (-100%) | -490.1 |
| 1912 | SLN | NL | 0 | 5 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 61.2 | 76 | 45 | 51 | 37 | 6.57 | 3.36 (-95%) | -2737.8 |
| 1915 | CIN | NL | 18 | 17 | 49 | 35 | 20 | 4 | 3 | 296.2 | 256 | 81 | 107 | 104 | 2.46 | 2.90 (+15%) | -1670.6 |
| 1916 | CIN | NL | 3 | 4 | 17 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 69.2 | 80 | 40 | 33 | 23 | 5.17 | 2.78 (-86%) | -1744.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 21 | 28 | 90 | 45 | 23 | 4 | 3 | 442.2 | 425 | 177 | 207 | 177 | 3.60 | — | -6,643 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | 139 | 3 | 31 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 32 | .223 | .250 | .259 | .509 | -305 |
Career AVG .223 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 13.5% below league average.
Career OBP .250 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 23.1% below league average.
Career SLG .259 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 24.3% below league average.
Career OPS .509 vs. league average .668 across their career seasons — 23.7% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | SLN | NL | 5 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .400 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1912 | SLN | NL | 20 | 22 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | .273 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1915 | CIN | NL | 49 | 91 | 3 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 21 | .220 | .250 (-12%) | .318 (-18%) | .332 (-27%) | .651 (-23%) | -304.5 |
| 1916 | CIN | NL | 17 | 21 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 91 | 139 | 3 | 31 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 32 | .223 | — | — | — | — | -305 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (181 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 53 | 76 | 2 | 19 | 0 | 5 | .250 |
| Away | 38 | 63 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 3 | .190 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 52 | 251.2 | 246 | 101 | 115 | 107 | 3.61 |
| Away | 38 | 194.0 | 181 | 75 | 92 | 69 | 3.48 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916-07-02 | CIN | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-06-28 | CIN | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-06-26 | CIN | STL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-06-25 | CIN | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-06-24 | CIN | CHC | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-06-23 | CIN | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-06-01 | CIN | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-05-21 | CIN | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-05-17 | CIN | BSN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1916-05-13 | CIN | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916-07-02 | CIN | PIT | L | 5.0 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1916-06-28 | CIN | STL | — | 3.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1916-06-26 | CIN | STL | W | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1916-06-25 | CIN | STL | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-06-24 | CIN | CHC | L | 5.1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1916-06-23 | CIN | CHC | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-06-01 | CIN | PIT | — | 4.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-05-21 | CIN | NY1 | — | 5.0 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 1916-05-17 | CIN | BSN | — | 8.0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 1916-05-13 | CIN | PHI | L | 6.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 90 |
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Gene Dale (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Gene Dale: the record in brief
According to the bio, Gene Dale debuted on September 19, 1911 and played a final game on July 2, 1916. The season rows list, in order, the St. Louis Cardinals (1911 through 1912) and the Cincinnati Reds (1915 through 1916). Dale, born on June 16, 1889, in St. Louis, MO, USA, is listed as a pitcher and threw and hit right-handed. The bio gives 6 feet, 3 inches and 179 pounds. Dale's death is recorded on March 20, 1958, in St. Louis, MO, USA. Dale's full given name, per the bio, is Emmett Eugene Dale.
Across 90 games (45 starts), Dale recorded 21 wins against 28 losses with a 3.60 ERA. Dale had 177 strikeouts and 23 complete games. Against a 3.08 league ERA for the same seasons, the 3.60 mark was 17.0% worse. 1915 brought Dale a season-high 18 wins. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 2.46 in 1915, when the league's was 2.90.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gene Dale
- What years did Gene Dale play?
- Gene Dale played in Major League Baseball from 1911 to 1916.
- Was Gene Dale a pitcher?
- Yes. Gene Dale pitched in the major leagues, recording 21 wins and 177 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Gene Dale hit?
- Gene Dale hit 0 career home runs with 31 hits.
- What teams did Gene Dale play for?
- Gene Dale played for 2 teams: the St. Louis Cardinals (1911–1912) and the Cincinnati Reds (1915–1916).
- What were Gene Dale's career stats?
- In 90 games, Gene Dale went 21-28 with a 3.60 ERA, 177 strikeouts, 442.2 innings pitched, and 3 saves.
- What position did Gene Dale play?
- Gene Dale played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Gene Dale and how much did he weigh?
- Gene Dale was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 179 pounds.
- What was Gene Dale's career ERA?
- Gene Dale finished with a 3.60 career ERA, going 21-28 with 177 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Gene Dale have?
- Gene Dale recorded 177 career strikeouts.
- Is Gene Dale in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Gene Dale has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.