Gene Alley

Born: 7/10/1940 in Richmond, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1963-09-04 | Final Game: 1973-09-27

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

Full name: Leonard Eugene Alley

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Biography

Gene Alley was a professional baseball player born in 1940, who made significant contributions to the game during his career from 1963 to 1973. Primarily known for his versatility as a position player, Alley appeared in 1,195 games and established himself as a reliable presence in the lineup. He finished his career with 999 hits, 55 home runs, and 342 RBIs, showcasing his ability as a solid hitter and contributor to his team's offensive efforts. His batting average of .254, coupled with 63 stolen bases, highlighted his speed and base-running acumen, which were valuable assets during a time when the game was beginning to embrace a more dynamic style of play. Alley was selected as an All-Star twice during his career, an acknowledgment of his skills and the impact he had on the field. Playing primarily for the Pittsburgh Pirates, he was part of the team during a competitive era in Major League Baseball, marked by the rise of pitching dominance and evolving offensive strategies. His contributions helped shape the Pirates' success during the late 1960s and early 1970s, as the team sought to establish itself among the league's elite. Alley's legacy is remembered for his tenacity and his role in an era that laid the foundation for modern baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1195	3927	442	999	140	44	55	342	63	300	622	0.254	0.310	0.354	0.665	-1465.8

Career AVG .254 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .310 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .354 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.665 vs. league average 0.682 across their career seasons — near 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
1963	PIT	NL	17	51	3	11	1	0	0	0	0	2	12	0.216	.246 (-12%)	.308 (-21%)	.371 (-37%)	.680 (-29%)	-229.3
1964	PIT	NL	81	209	30	44	3	1	6	13	0	21	56	0.211	.250 (-16%)	.312 (-8%)	.377 (-15%)	.690 (-12%)	-423.2
1965	PIT	NL	153	500	47	126	21	6	5	47	7	32	82	0.252	.245 (+3%)	.310 (-3%)	.371 (-6%)	.682 (-5%)	-504.6
1966	PIT	NL	147	579	88	173	28	10	7	43	8	27	83	0.299	.248 (+20%)	.309 (+8%)	.376 (+11%)	.685 (+10%)	944.5
1967	PIT	NL	152	550	59	158	25	7	6	55	10	36	70	0.287	.242 (+19%)	.306 (+10%)	.357 (+9%)	.663 (+10%)	958.6
1968	PIT	NL	133	474	48	116	20	2	4	39	13	39	78	0.245	.236 (+3%)	.298 (+3%)	.340 (-6%)	.638 (-2%)	-92.8
1969	PIT	NL	82	285	28	70	3	2	8	32	4	19	48	0.246	.248 (-1%)	.320 (-8%)	.369 (-4%)	.689 (-6%)	-348.9
1970	PIT	NL	121	426	46	104	16	5	8	41	7	31	70	0.244	.253 (-4%)	.325 (-9%)	.385 (-6%)	.711 (-7%)	-697.7
1971	PIT	NL	114	348	38	79	8	7	6	28	9	35	43	0.227	.249 (-9%)	.316 (-7%)	.365 (-6%)	.682 (-6%)	-451.6
1972	PIT	NL	119	347	30	86	12	2	3	36	4	38	52	0.248	.243 (+2%)	.310 (+3%)	.353 (-10%)	.664 (-4%)	-142.2
1973	PIT	NL	76	158	25	32	3	2	2	8	1	20	28	0.203	.256 (-21%)	.325 (-10%)	.378 (-25%)	.703 (-18%)	-478.8

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
10	27	2	1	0	0	0	0	2	5	0.037

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	BB	SO	AVG
1972	NLCS	PIT	5	16	1	0	0	3	0.000
1971	NLCS	PIT	1	2	1	1	0	0	0.500
1971	WS	PIT	2	2	0	0	1	0	0.000
1970	NLCS	PIT	2	7	0	0	1	2	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	130	115	255	406	15	89
3B	31	15	15	37	2	7
SS	977	908	1609	3198	149	709

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1963	PIT	2B	4	3	5	8	0	1
1963	PIT	3B	7	5	5	13	1	2
1963	PIT	SS	4	4	10	14	2	4
1964	PIT	2B	1	0	1	0	0	0
1964	PIT	3B	3	0	1	2	0	2
1964	PIT	SS	61	58	100	211	11	43
1965	PIT	2B	40	36	80	140	8	34
1965	PIT	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1965	PIT	SS	110	102	163	376	18	79
1966	PIT	SS	143	141	235	472	15	128
1967	PIT	SS	146	144	257	500	26	105
1968	PIT	2B	24	23	47	81	1	11
1968	PIT	SS	109	101	162	394	15	86
1969	PIT	2B	53	47	109	147	6	39
1969	PIT	3B	5	4	1	7	1	0
1969	PIT	SS	25	20	36	66	5	17
1970	PIT	2B	8	6	13	30	0	4
1970	PIT	3B	2	1	1	1	0	0
1970	PIT	SS	108	105	202	381	15	84
1971	PIT	3B	1	0	0	1	0	0
1971	PIT	SS	108	97	187	316	22	55
1972	PIT	3B	4	0	0	1	0	0
1972	PIT	SS	114	98	181	339	16	88
1973	PIT	3B	8	5	7	12	0	3
1973	PIT	SS	49	38	76	129	4	20