Gene Handley
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1946-1947)
Gene Handley was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1946 to 1947 for the Philadelphia Athletics, a span of 2 seasons. In 125 career games, he hit .252 with 86 hits and 29 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 165 lb
- Died
- 4/12/2009 in Tucson, AZ, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1946-04-16
- Last Game
- 1947-09-28
Full name: Eugene Louis Handley
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125 | 341 | 41 | 86 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 29 | 9 | 32 | 27 | .252 | .316 | .317 | .633 | -474 |
Career AVG .252 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .316 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .317 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 13.8% below league average.
Career OPS .633 vs. league average .700 across their career seasons — 9.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | PHA | AL | 89 | 251 | 31 | 63 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 21 | 8 | 22 | 25 | .251 | .256 (-2%) | .328 (-5%) | .358 (-10%) | .687 (-8%) | -322.6 |
| 1947 | PHA | AL | 36 | 90 | 10 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 10 | 2 | .256 | .262 (-3%) | .336 (-2%) | .376 (-20%) | .712 (-12%) | -150.9 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 125 | 341 | 41 | 86 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 29 | 9 | 32 | 27 | .252 | — | — | — | — | -474 | ||
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 (125 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 68 | 164 | 24 | 44 | 0 | 17 | .268 |
| Away | 57 | 177 | 17 | 42 | 0 | 12 | .237 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947-09-28 | PHA | NYY | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1947-09-16 | PHA | CLE | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947-09-14 | PHA | CLE | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947-09-14 | PHA | CLE | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947-09-11 | PHA | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947-09-01 | PHA | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1947-08-31 | PHA | BOS | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947-08-22 | PHA | SLA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947-08-14 | PHA | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947-08-06 | PHA | NYY | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 85 |
| Third Base | 14 |
| Shortstop | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley University | Peoria | IL | 1933, 1934, 1935 |
Gene Handley: the record in brief
According to the bio, Gene Handley debuted on April 16, 1946 and played a final game on September 28, 1947. Every season row on the page belongs to the Philadelphia Athletics, from 1946 through 1947. Handley, born on November 25, 1914, in Kennett, MO, USA, is listed as a second baseman and threw and hit right-handed. Size on record: 5'10" and 165 pounds. Handley's death is recorded on April 12, 2009, in Tucson, AZ, USA. Handley's full given name, per the bio, is Eugene Louis Handley.
In 125 games and 341 at bats, Handley batted .252 with 86 hits, plus 29 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .316 and .317 give Handley a career OPS of .633. Handley hit .252 while the league hit .260 over the same span, a figure close to average. The hits column peaks at 63, in 1946. Handley drove in a season-high 21 runs in 1946. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .251 in 1946, did not top the league's .256.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gene Handley
- What years did Gene Handley play?
- Gene Handley played in Major League Baseball from 1946 to 1947.
- Was Gene Handley a pitcher?
- No. Gene Handley was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Gene Handley hit?
- Gene Handley hit 0 career home runs with 86 hits.
- What teams did Gene Handley play for?
- Gene Handley played for one team, the Philadelphia Athletics (1946–1947).
- What were Gene Handley's career stats?
- In 125 games, Gene Handley had 86 hits, 29 RBI, 41 runs, and 9 stolen bases, with a .252 batting average.
- What position did Gene Handley play?
- Gene Handley played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Gene Handley and how much did he weigh?
- Gene Handley was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 165 pounds.
- What was Gene Handley's career batting average?
- Gene Handley batted .252 over his career, with 86 hits in 341 at bats.
- How many RBI did Gene Handley have?
- Gene Handley drove in 29 runs in his career.
- Is Gene Handley in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Gene Handley has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.