Gene Crumling, baseball player, 1945-1945

Gene Crumling

Born: 4/5/1922 in Wrightsville, PA, USA

Died: 2/11/2012 in Yorkana, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1945-09-11 | Final Game: 1945-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Eugene Leon Crumling

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Biography

Gene Crumling, born in 1922, was a professional baseball player who played for a brief period during the 1945 season. His career, though limited to just six games, took place at a time when Major League Baseball was experiencing a significant transformation due to World War II. Many star players were serving in the military, which opened opportunities for younger talents and those who might not have otherwise made it to the big leagues. Crumling's contributions on the field were modest, as he recorded one hit and one run batted in, finishing with a batting average of .083. His playing style reflected the era's emphasis on fundamentals, even though he did not have the chance to showcase his skills extensively. Despite the brevity of his career, Gene Crumling remains a part of baseball history, representing the resilience and adaptability of the sport during challenging times.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
6 12 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.083 0.083 0.083 0.167 0.0

Career AVG .083 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 68.1% below league average.

Career OBP .083 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 74.7% below league average.

Career SLG .083 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — 76.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.167 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 75.6% 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
1945 STL NL 6 12 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.083 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 6 0 16 4 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1945 SLN C 6 0 16 4 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 6