Gene Green
Born: 6/26/1933 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
Died: 5/23/1981 in St. Louis, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1957-09-10 | Final Game: 1963-09-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Gene Leroy Green
Biography
Gene Green was a professional baseball player born in 1933, who played as a position player from 1957 until his retirement on September 29, 1963. Over the course of his career, Green appeared in 408 games, where he established himself as a reliable hitter with a career batting average of .267. He recorded 307 hits, including 46 home runs and 160 runs batted in, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively during a competitive era of Major League Baseball.
Green's playing style was characterized by his power at the plate, which was particularly valuable in the context of the game during the late 1950s and early 1960s. This period witnessed a shift in offensive strategies, and Green's contributions were significant for the teams he played for. Although he was not known for his speed on the bases, as evidenced by his total of 2 stolen bases, his overall performance solidified his place in the annals of baseball history. Gene Green's career remains a testament to the talent and skill present in Major League Baseball during that transformative era.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 408 | 1151 | 130 | 307 | 49 | 7 | 46 | 160 | 2 | 89 | 185 | 0.267 | 0.318 | 0.441 | 0.760 | 1226.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | STL | NL | 6 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1958 | STL | NL | 137 | 442 | 47 | 124 | 18 | 3 | 13 | 55 | 2 | 37 | 48 | 0.281 | 378.0 |
| 1959 | STL | NL | 30 | 74 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 0.189 | -300.9 |
| 1960 | BAL | AL | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1961 | WS2 | AL | 110 | 364 | 52 | 102 | 16 | 3 | 18 | 62 | 0 | 35 | 65 | 0.280 | 896.6 |
| 1962 | CLE | AL | 66 | 143 | 16 | 40 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 28 | 0 | 8 | 21 | 0.280 | 451.8 |
| 1963 | CIN | NL | 15 | 31 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.226 | 0.0 |
| 1963 | CLE | AL | 43 | 78 | 4 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 0.205 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C | 146 | 134 | 684 | 52 | 10 | 5 |
| OF | 170 | 157 | 266 | 22 | 11 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | SLN | OF | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958 | SLN | C | 48 | 48 | 287 | 23 | 2 | 2 |
| 1958 | SLN | OF | 75 | 71 | 141 | 12 | 7 | 3 |
| 1959 | SLN | C | 11 | 4 | 34 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1959 | SLN | OF | 19 | 16 | 28 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| 1960 | BAL | OF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961 | WS2 | C | 79 | 75 | 326 | 22 | 5 | 3 |
| 1961 | WS2 | OF | 21 | 21 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962 | CLE | 1B | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962 | CLE | OF | 33 | 29 | 51 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 1963 | CIN | C | 8 | 7 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 1963 | CLE | OF | 18 | 16 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 147 |
| First Base | 2 |
| Left Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 166 |