Gene Derby
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1885)
Gene Derby was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1885 for the Baltimore Orioles. In 10 career games, he hit .129 with 4 hits and 2 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / —
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 160 lb
- Died
- 9/13/1917 in Waterbury, CT, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1885-09-03
- Last Game
- 1885-09-30
Full name: Eugene A. Derby
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 31 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .129 | .182 | .129 | .311 | 0 |
Career AVG .129 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 47.1% below league average.
Career OBP .182 vs. league average .288 across their career seasons — 36.8% below league average.
Career SLG .129 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 60.3% below league average.
Career OPS .311 vs. league average .613 across their career seasons — 49.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1885 | BL2 | AA | 10 | 31 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .129 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 10 | 31 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .129 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 9 |
| Left Field | 1 |
Gene Derby: the record in brief
Gene Derby's major league career runs from a debut on September 3, 1885 to a final game on September 30, 1885. Derby's only club in the season tables is the Baltimore Orioles. The bio lists Derby's primary position as catcher. The recorded size is 5 feet, 7 inches and 160 pounds. Derby was born on February 3, 1860, in Fitchburg, MA, USA. Derby's death is recorded on September 13, 1917, in Waterbury, CT, USA. On the record, Gene Derby was born Eugene A. Derby.
Across 10 games at the plate, Derby's career line reads 4 hits in 31 at bats for a .129 average; the totals also include 2 RBI. Derby's career OPS of .311 combines a .182 on-base mark with .129 slugging. Over the seasons Derby played, league hitters batted .244; the .129 career figure is 47.1% below that. In OPS terms, Derby's .311 stands 49.3% below the league's .613. The season table holds a single row: 1885 with the Baltimore Orioles, 10 games, 31 at bats and 4 hits.
Most of Derby's defensive work, 9 games, came at catcher; the rest of the position table shows left field (1).
Frequently Asked Questions about Gene Derby
- Was Gene Derby a pitcher?
- No. Gene Derby was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Gene Derby hit?
- Gene Derby hit 0 career home runs with 4 hits.
- What teams did Gene Derby play for?
- Gene Derby played for one team, the Baltimore Orioles (1885).
- What were Gene Derby's career stats?
- In 10 games, Gene Derby had 4 hits, 2 RBI, and 4 runs, with a .129 batting average.
- What position did Gene Derby play?
- Gene Derby played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Gene Derby and how much did he weigh?
- Gene Derby was listed at 5 feet 7 inches and 160 pounds.
- What was Gene Derby's career batting average?
- Gene Derby batted .129 over his career, with 4 hits in 31 at bats.
- How many RBI did Gene Derby have?
- Gene Derby drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Gene Derby in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Gene Derby has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.