Gene Woodburn
Born: 8/20/1886 in Bellaire, OH, USA
Died: 1/18/1961 in Sandusky, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1911-07-27 | Final Game: 1912-09-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Eugene Stewart Woodburn
Biography
Gene Woodburn was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1886, whose career spanned from 1911 to 1912. He played in an era that was transitioning from the deadball era into a more offensive-minded approach in baseball. Woodburn's time on the mound was characterized by his competitive spirit and determination, despite facing challenges during his relatively brief career.
Over his two seasons in Major League Baseball, Woodburn recorded a win-loss record of 2-9 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.5. He struck out a total of 48 batters, showcasing his ability to miss bats, but he also struggled to find consistent success on the field. Although he did not achieve the accolades of some of his contemporaries, Woodburn's contributions to the game during a time of significant change in baseball remain a part of the sport's rich history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 9 | 31 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 86.7 | 82 | 53 | 0 | 82 | 48 | 5.50 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | STL | NL | 1 | 5 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 38.3 | 22 | 23 | 40 | 23 | 5.40 | - |
| 1912 | STL | NL | 1 | 4 | 20 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 48.3 | 60 | 30 | 42 | 25 | 5.59 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 0.053 | 0.280 | 0.053 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | STL | NL | 11 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1912 | STL | NL | 20 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 31 | 0 | 3 | 23 | 6 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | SLN | P | 11 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
| 1912 | SLN | P | 20 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 31 |