Gene Curtis, baseball player, 1903-1903

Gene Curtis

Born: 5/5/1883 in Bethany, WV, USA

Died: 1/1/1919 in Steubenville, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1903-09-21 | Final Game: 1903-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Eugene Holmes Curtis

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Biography

Gene Curtis was a professional baseball player born in 1883, who played in the early 20th century, a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive style of play. His career spanned from September 21, 1903, to September 26, 1903, during which he made a brief but impactful appearance in Major League Baseball. As a position player, Curtis participated in five games, where he distinguished himself with a remarkable batting average of .421, showcasing his hitting prowess during a time when offense was beginning to evolve. Throughout his short career, Curtis recorded eight hits and drove in three runs, demonstrating his ability to contribute offensively despite limited opportunities. While he did not hit any home runs and did not attempt a stolen base, his high batting average and on-base skills highlighted his potential during a pivotal period in baseball history. Although his time in the majors was brief, Gene Curtis's performance remains a noteworthy part of early baseball statistics, reflecting the talent that emerged as the sport continued to grow in popularity.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
5 19 2 8 1 0 0 3 0 1 2 0.421 0.450 0.474 0.924 0.0

Career AVG .421 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — +60.9% above league average.

Career OBP .450 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — +42.0% above league average.

Career SLG .474 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — +37.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.924 vs. league average 0.663 across their career seasons — +39.4% above 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
1903 PIT NL 5 19 2 8 1 0 0 3 0 1 2 0.421 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 5 0 9 1 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1903 PIT OF 5 0 9 1 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 5

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
West Virginia University Morgantown WV 1902