Gene Elliott
Born: 2/8/1889 in Fayette City, PA, USA
Died: 1/5/1976 in Huntingdon, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1911-04-13 | Final Game: 1911-05-13
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 150 lbs
Full name: Eugene Burninghaus Elliott
Biography
Gene Elliott was a professional baseball player born in 1889, who played in the early 20th century, a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensively charged style of play. His career spanned from April 13, 1911, to May 13, 1911, during which he took the field in five games as a position player. Though his time in the major leagues was brief, Elliott's participation in this formative period of baseball history reflects the challenges and opportunities faced by players of his era.
In his limited playing time, Elliott recorded a single hit, contributing one run batted in and finishing his career with a batting average of .077. Despite not achieving significant statistical milestones, his role in the game during the early 1910s is a reminder of the many players who contributed to the development of baseball, even if only for a short duration. Gene Elliott's brief stint in the majors offers a glimpse into the lives of players who were part of the sport's evolution, making him a noteworthy figure in baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.077 | 0.200 | 0.154 | 0.354 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | NYY | AL | 5 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.077 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | NYA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1911 | NYA | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 1 |
| Right Field | 2 |