Gene Pentz
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1975-1978)
Gene Pentz was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1975 to 1978 for the Detroit Tigers and the Houston Astros, a span of 4 seasons. Across 104 career appearances, he went 8-9 with a 3.63 ERA and 116 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1975-07-29
- Last Game
- 1978-05-03
Full name: Eugene David Pentz
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | DET | AL | 0 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.1 | 27 | 9 | 20 | 21 | 3.20 | 3.71 (+14%) | 263.0 |
| 1976 | HOU | NL | 3 | 3 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 63.2 | 62 | 21 | 31 | 36 | 2.97 | 3.51 (+16%) | -821.8 |
| 1977 | HOU | NL | 5 | 2 | 41 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 87.0 | 76 | 37 | 44 | 51 | 3.83 | 4.00 (+4%) | -683.5 |
| 1978 | HOU | NL | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.0 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 8 | 6.00 | 3.69 (-63%) | -561.7 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 8 | 9 | 104 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 191.0 | 177 | 77 | 108 | 116 | 3.63 | — | -1,804 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 104 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | .053 | .100 | .053 | .153 | 0 |
Career AVG .053 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 79.7% below league average.
Career OBP .100 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 69.2% below league average.
Career SLG .053 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 86.1% below league average.
Career OPS .153 vs. league average .704 across their career seasons — 78.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | DET | AL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1976 | HOU | NL | 40 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1977 | HOU | NL | 41 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1978 | HOU | NL | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 104 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | .053 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (208 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 44 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .167 |
| Away | 60 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 44 | 83.1 | 64 | 22 | 43 | 55 | 2.38 |
| Away | 60 | 107.2 | 113 | 55 | 65 | 61 | 4.60 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-05-03 | HOU | WSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-04-28 | HOU | WSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-04-22 | HOU | LAD | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-04-21 | HOU | LAD | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-04-16 | HOU | CIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-04-14 | HOU | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-04-12 | HOU | LAD | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-04-10 | HOU | LAD | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-04-09 | HOU | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-04-06 | HOU | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-05-03 | HOU | WSN | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-04-28 | HOU | WSN | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978-04-22 | HOU | LAD | — | 0.2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-04-21 | HOU | LAD | — | 0.1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-04-16 | HOU | CIN | — | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978-04-14 | HOU | CIN | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978-04-12 | HOU | LAD | — | 2.2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-04-10 | HOU | LAD | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978-04-09 | HOU | CIN | — | 2.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 1978-04-06 | HOU | CIN | — | 1.1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 104 |
Gene Pentz: the record in brief
According to the bio, Gene Pentz debuted on July 29, 1975 and played a final game on May 3, 1978. By club, Pentz's seasons break down as the Detroit Tigers (1975) and the Houston Astros (1976 to 1978). Born on June 21, 1953, in Johnstown, PA, USA, Pentz is listed as a pitcher and threw and hit right-handed. Size on record: 6'1" and 200 pounds. Gene Pentz was the playing name; the full given name is Eugene David.
Pentz went 8-9 with a 3.63 ERA in 104 games, 4 of them starts. The same table counts 116 strikeouts. Pentz's 3.63 ERA was close to the 3.73 league figure for those seasons. No season topped the 5 wins of 1977. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 2.97 in 1976, when the league's was 3.51.
Pentz appears at one position only: pitcher, in 104 games. On the mound, the fielding record shows 2 errors alongside 13 putouts and 33 assists.
Pentz's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 208 games from Retrosheet.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gene Pentz
- What years did Gene Pentz play?
- Gene Pentz played in Major League Baseball from 1975 to 1978.
- Was Gene Pentz a pitcher?
- Yes. Gene Pentz pitched in the major leagues, recording 8 wins and 116 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Gene Pentz hit?
- Gene Pentz hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Gene Pentz play for?
- Gene Pentz played for 2 teams: the Detroit Tigers (1975) and the Houston Astros (1976–1978).
- What were Gene Pentz's career stats?
- In 104 games, Gene Pentz went 8-9 with a 3.63 ERA, 116 strikeouts, 191.0 innings pitched, and 7 saves.
- What position did Gene Pentz play?
- Gene Pentz played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Gene Pentz and how much did he weigh?
- Gene Pentz was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 200 pounds.
- What was Gene Pentz's career ERA?
- Gene Pentz finished with a 3.63 career ERA, going 8-9 with 116 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Gene Pentz have?
- Gene Pentz recorded 116 career strikeouts.
- Is Gene Pentz in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Gene Pentz has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.