Gene Schall
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1995-1996)
Gene Schall was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 1996 for the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 2 seasons. In 52 career games, he hit .252 with 33 hits, 2 home runs, and 15 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1995-06-16
- Last Game
- 1996-09-29
Full name: Eugene David Schall
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | 131 | 9 | 33 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 18 | 31 | .252 | .351 | .366 | .717 | -75 |
Career AVG .252 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 6.2% below league average.
Career OBP .351 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .366 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 13.2% below league average.
Career OPS .717 vs. league average .761 across their career seasons — 5.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | PHI | NL | 24 | 65 | 2 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 16 | .231 | .266 (-14%) | .337 (-10%) | .417 (-37%) | .755 (-25%) | -248.7 |
| 1996 | PHI | NL | 28 | 66 | 7 | 18 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 15 | .273 | .269 (+1%) | .340 (+15%) | .426 (+10%) | .767 (+12%) | 173.3 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 52 | 131 | 9 | 33 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 18 | 31 | .252 | — | — | — | — | -75 | ||
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 (52 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 29 | 71 | 7 | 21 | 1 | 9 | .296 |
| Away | 23 | 60 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 6 | .200 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-09-29 | PHI | NYN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996-09-21 | PHI | NYN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-09-20 | PHI | NYN | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996-09-19 | PHI | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996-09-18 | PHI | MIA | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996-09-17 | PHI | MIA | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-09-13 | PHI | CHC | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-09-11 | PHI | HOU | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-09-10 | PHI | HOU | L | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996-09-08 | PHI | CHC | L | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 33 |
| Left Field | 4 |
Salary History
Gene Schall's recorded salaries total $218,000 over 2 seasons, 1995 to 1996. Schall's career, 1995 to 1996, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | PHI | NL | $109,000 |
| 1995 | PHI | NL | $109,000 |
| Total recorded salary | $218,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villanova University | Villanova | PA | 1989, 1990, 1991 |
Gene Schall: the record in brief
Gene Schall's major league career runs from a debut on June 16, 1995 to a final game on September 29, 1996. All of the seasons listed were played for the Philadelphia Phillies. Schall played primarily as a first baseman and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on June 5, 1970, in Abington, PA, USA, Schall was listed at 6'3" and 190 pounds. The bio lists the given name Eugene David.
Schall collected 33 hits in 131 at bats across 52 games, good for a .252 batting average; the totals also include 2 homers and 15 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .351 and the slugging percentage .366, for an OPS of .717. Measured against the leagues Schall played in, the .252 career average compares with a .268 league average over the same seasons, 6.2% below the league. In OPS terms, Schall's .717 stands 5.8% below the league's .761. The highest hit total in a season was 18, in 1996. The Lg AVG column puts Schall's 1996 at .273 against .269, the widest margin among the busiest seasons at 1%.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gene Schall
- What years did Gene Schall play?
- Gene Schall played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 1996.
- Was Gene Schall a pitcher?
- No. Gene Schall was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Gene Schall hit?
- Gene Schall hit 2 career home runs with 33 hits.
- What teams did Gene Schall play for?
- Gene Schall played for one team, the Philadelphia Phillies (1995–1996).
- What were Gene Schall's career stats?
- In 52 games, Gene Schall had 33 hits, 2 home runs, 15 RBI, and 9 runs, with a .252 batting average.
- How much did Gene Schall earn in his career?
- Gene Schall's recorded salaries total $218,000 over 2 seasons, 1995 to 1996. Schall's career, 1995 to 1996, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
- What was Gene Schall's salary?
- Gene Schall's last recorded salary was $109,000, in 1996. His highest recorded salary was $109,000, in 1995, and his lowest was $109,000, in 1995. The Salary History table lists each season from 1995 to 1996.
- What position did Gene Schall play?
- Gene Schall played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Gene Schall and how much did he weigh?
- Gene Schall was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 190 pounds.
- How many home runs did Gene Schall hit each season?
- Gene Schall's home runs by season: 0 in 1995 and 2 in 1996. His most in one season was 2, in 1996.
- What was Gene Schall's career batting average?
- Gene Schall batted .252 over his career, with 33 hits in 131 at bats.
- How many RBI did Gene Schall have?
- Gene Schall drove in 15 runs in his career.
- Is Gene Schall in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Gene Schall has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.