Gene Bedford, baseball player, 1925-1925

Gene Bedford

Born: 12/2/1896 in Dallas, TX, USA

Died: 10/6/1977 in San Antonio, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1925-06-25 | Final Game: 1925-09-16

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: William Eugene Bedford

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Biography

Gene Bedford, born in 1896, had a brief career in Major League Baseball during the 1925 season. He played as a position player, making appearances in two games for the team. Despite the opportunity to showcase his skills at the highest level, Bedford finished his career without recording any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. His statistical output, while not reflective of a robust career, highlights the challenges many players faced during the era, especially in breaking into a competitive league. Bedford's time in baseball coincided with an era characterized by significant changes in the sport. The mid-1920s were a period of transition, as the game was moving away from the deadball era and embracing a more offensive style of play. While Bedford's contributions to the game may not have been substantial in terms of statistics, his journey represents the myriad players who aspired to succeed in the major leagues, navigating the complexities and competitive nature of professional baseball during that time.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .288 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.757 across their career seasons — 100.0% below 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
1925 CLE AL 2 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 2 0 0 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1925 CLE 2B 2 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Centre College Danville KY 1921
Southern Methodist University Dallas TX 1923, 1924, 1925