Eugene Tyler
Right Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Eugene Tyler was a right fielder who played in Major League Baseball for the Cleveland Bears and the Kansas City Monarchs. In 7 career games, he hit .154 with 4 hits and 6 RBI. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- 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
- Right Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 183 lb
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 26 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .154 | .185 | .154 | .339 | 0 |
Career AVG .154 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 41.9% below league average.
Career OBP .185 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 44.5% below league average.
Career SLG .154 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 58.3% below league average.
Career OPS .339 vs. league average .703 across their career seasons — 51.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | CBR | NAL | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1943 | KCM | NAL | 5 | 18 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 7 | 26 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .154 | — | — | — | — | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Last 2 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939-05-30 | CV9 | KCM | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939-05-30 | CV9 | KCM | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 5 |
Eugene Tyler: the record in brief
The season rows for Eugene Tyler begin in 1939. Tyler played for the Cleveland Bears (1939) and the Kansas City Monarchs (1943). Tyler is listed as a right fielder at 5'9" and 183 pounds. Tyler batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Tyler was born on October 31, 1919, in Corinth, MS, USA.
Tyler collected 4 hits in 26 at bats across 7 games, good for a .154 batting average, adding 6 runs batted in. Measured against the leagues Tyler played in, the .154 career average compares with a .265 league average over the same seasons, 41.9% below the league. 1943 produced Tyler's most hits, 4 of them for the Kansas City Monarchs.
The Negro Leagues section records 4 hits in 26 at bats for Tyler, a .154 average. The Negro Leagues table is compiled from box scores, so it is kept separate from the main career line.
By games played in the field, right field leads with 5, followed by shortstop (1) and left field (1).
Frequently Asked Questions about Eugene Tyler
- Was Eugene Tyler a pitcher?
- No. Eugene Tyler was a position player (Right Fielder).
- How many home runs did Eugene Tyler hit?
- Eugene Tyler hit 0 career home runs with 4 hits.
- What was Eugene Tyler's career batting average?
- Eugene Tyler batted .154 over his career, with 4 hits in 26 at bats.
- How many RBI did Eugene Tyler have?
- Eugene Tyler drove in 6 runs in his career.
- Is Eugene Tyler in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Eugene Tyler has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Eugene Tyler play for?
- Eugene Tyler played for the Cleveland Bears and the Kansas City Monarchs.