Gene Larkin, baseball player, 1987-1993

Gene Larkin

Born: 10/24/1962 in Flushing, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1987-05-21 | Final Game: 1993-08-11

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Eugene Thomas Larkin

Biography

Gene Larkin was a professional baseball player born in 1962, who enjoyed a seven-year career in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1993. Primarily known as a position player, Larkin played in 758 games, accumulating 618 hits and 32 home runs, while driving in 266 runs. His career batting average stood at .266, complemented by 23 stolen bases, reflecting a versatile skill set that contributed to his teams' offensive efforts. Larkin's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by a shift towards power hitting and an increase in offensive production across the league. He was recognized for his ability to deliver in clutch situations, making significant contributions in key moments throughout his tenure. His consistent performance and adaptability on the field made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, leaving a lasting impact in the game as he transitioned from the late 1980s into the early 1990s baseball landscape.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
758 2321 275 618 131 12 32 266 23 268 278 0.266 0.348 0.374 0.723 1624.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
13 11 1 3 1 0 0 2 1 1 0.273

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1991 ALCS MIN 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
1991 WS MIN 4 4 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0.500
1987 WS MIN 5 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000
1987 ALCS MIN 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 1.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 293 241 2176 134 18 212
2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
3B 3 0 0 0 0 0
OF 197 168 283 12 3 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 293
Second Base 1
Third Base 3
Left Field 5
Right Field 193
Designated Hitter 221

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1993 MIN AL $600,000
1992 MIN AL $950,000
1991 MIN AL $725,000
1990 MIN AL $228,000
1989 MIN AL $145,000
1988 MIN AL $83,000
Total Career Earnings $2,731,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Columbia University New York NY 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984