Gene Layden

Born: 3/14/1894 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Died: 12/12/1984 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1915-07-29 | Final Game: 1915-09-25

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Eugene Francis Layden

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Biography

Gene Layden, born in 1894, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 20th century. His career, although brief, spanned from July 29 to September 25 in 1915, during a time when the sport was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensively driven game. Layden played as a position player, appearing in three games throughout his time in Major League Baseball. In those three games, Layden recorded two hits, resulting in a batting average of .286. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs during his short stint in the league, his contributions on the field showcased the skills and potential he possessed as a player. Despite the limited opportunities, Layden's presence in the major leagues during this transformative era of baseball adds to the rich tapestry of the sport's history. His brief career serves as a reminder of the many athletes who contributed to the game, even if only for a fleeting moment.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	7	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.286	0.286	0.286	0.571	0.0

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — +14.0% above league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 10.3% below league average.

Career SLG .286 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 14.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.571 vs. league average 0.651 across their career seasons — 12.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1915	NYY	AL	3	7	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	2	0	3	0	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1915	NYA	OF	2	0	3	0	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Center Field	2