Gene Dale
Born: 6/16/1889 in St. Louis, MO, USA
Died: 3/20/1958 in St. Louis, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1911-09-19 | Final Game: 1916-07-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 179 lbs
Full name: Emmett Eugene Dale
Biography
Gene Dale was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century, marking his career from 1911 until 1916. Born in 1889, Dale took to the mound during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by a shift from the deadball era to a more offensive style of play. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 21-28, showcasing his competitive spirit and resilience in the face of the evolving game.
Dale finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.6, which highlighted his ability to limit scoring, despite an overall losing record. He struck out 177 batters, demonstrating his skill as a strikeout artist and his effectiveness against opposing hitters. Additionally, he contributed to his teams with 3 saves, a notable achievement for a pitcher of his time. Gene Dale's contributions to the sport during his playing years reflect a dedication to the craft of pitching, establishing him as a noteworthy figure in baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 28 | 90 | 45 | 23 | 4 | 3 | 442.7 | 425 | 177 | 13 | 207 | 177 | 3.60 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | STL | NL | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.7 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 13 | 6.75 | - |
| 1912 | STL | NL | 0 | 5 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 61.7 | 76 | 45 | 51 | 37 | 6.57 | - |
| 1915 | CIN | NL | 18 | 17 | 49 | 35 | 20 | 4 | 3 | 296.7 | 256 | 81 | 107 | 104 | 2.46 | -1684.0 |
| 1916 | CIN | NL | 3 | 4 | 17 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 69.7 | 80 | 40 | 33 | 23 | 5.17 | -1776.5 |
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 | 0.223 | 0.250 | 0.259 | 0.509 | -335.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | STL | NL | 5 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
| 1912 | STL | NL | 20 | 22 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.273 | 0.0 |
| 1915 | CIN | NL | 49 | 91 | 3 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 21 | 0.220 | -335.0 |
| 1916 | CIN | NL | 17 | 21 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 90 | 0 | 16 | 114 | 8 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | SLN | P | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1912 | SLN | P | 19 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 1 |
| 1915 | CIN | P | 49 | 0 | 8 | 76 | 6 | 4 |
| 1916 | CIN | P | 17 | 0 | 3 | 26 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 90 |