Gene Hasson
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1937-1938)
Gene Hasson was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1937 to 1938 for the Philadelphia Athletics, a span of 2 seasons. In 47 career games, he hit .293 with 49 hits, 4 home runs, and 26 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 556.
- 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 197 lb
- Died
- 7/30/2003 in Pomona, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1937-09-09
- Last Game
- 1938-05-11
Full name: Charles Eugene Hasson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | 167 | 22 | 49 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 26 | 0 | 25 | 21 | .293 | .385 | .497 | .882 | 556 |
Career AVG .293 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — +6.8% above league average.
Career OBP .385 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — +12.7% above league average.
Career SLG .497 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — +25.7% above league average.
Career OPS .882 vs. league average .738 across their career seasons — +19.6% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | PHA | AL | 28 | 98 | 12 | 30 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 13 | 14 | .306 | .276 (+11%) | .342 (+13%) | .398 (+31%) | .740 (+23%) | 372.6 |
| 1938 | PHA | AL | 19 | 69 | 10 | 19 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 7 | .275 | .272 (+1%) | .341 (+12%) | .392 (+18%) | .734 (+15%) | 183.3 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 47 | 167 | 22 | 49 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 26 | 0 | 25 | 21 | .293 | — | — | — | — | 556 | ||
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 (47 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 34 | 119 | 18 | 37 | 3 | 21 | .311 |
| Away | 13 | 48 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 5 | .250 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938-05-11 | PHA | SLA | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-05-08 | PHA | DET | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1938-05-07 | PHA | CLE | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-05-06 | PHA | CLE | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1938-05-05 | PHA | CHW | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-05-04 | PHA | CHW | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-05-03 | PHA | CHW | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1938-05-02 | PHA | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1938-05-01 | PHA | BOS | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1938-04-29 | PHA | MIN | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 47 |
Gene Hasson: the record in brief
Gene Hasson played a first major league game on September 9, 1937 and a last one on May 11, 1938. Hasson spent the whole of the career shown here with one club, the Philadelphia Athletics. At 6'0" and 197 pounds, Hasson is listed as a first baseman. Hasson both batted and threw left-handed, per the bio block. Hasson was born on July 20, 1915, in Connellsville, PA, USA. Hasson died on July 30, 2003, in Pomona, CA, USA. Gene Hasson was the playing name; the full given name is Charles Eugene.
The batting record for Hasson: 47 games, 49 hits in 167 at bats, and a .293 average, plus 4 home runs and 26 runs batted in. Hasson got on base at a .385 rate and slugged .497 (.882 OPS). Measured against the leagues Hasson played in, the .293 career average compares with a .275 league average over the same seasons, 6.8% above the league. In OPS terms, Hasson's .882 stands 19.6% above the league's .738. The hits column peaks at 30, in 1937.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gene Hasson
- What years did Gene Hasson play?
- Gene Hasson played in Major League Baseball from 1937 to 1938.
- Was Gene Hasson a pitcher?
- No. Gene Hasson was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Gene Hasson hit?
- Gene Hasson hit 4 career home runs with 49 hits.
- What teams did Gene Hasson play for?
- Gene Hasson played for one team, the Philadelphia Athletics (1937–1938).
- What were Gene Hasson's career stats?
- In 47 games, Gene Hasson had 49 hits, 4 home runs, 26 RBI, and 22 runs, with a .293 batting average.
- What position did Gene Hasson play?
- Gene Hasson played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Gene Hasson and how much did he weigh?
- Gene Hasson was listed at 6 feet and 197 pounds.
- How many home runs did Gene Hasson hit each season?
- Gene Hasson's home runs by season: 3 in 1937 and 1 in 1938. His most in one season was 3, in 1937.
- What was Gene Hasson's career batting average?
- Gene Hasson batted .293 over his career, with 49 hits in 167 at bats.
- How many RBI did Gene Hasson have?
- Gene Hasson drove in 26 runs in his career.
- Is Gene Hasson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Gene Hasson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.