Gene Fodge

Born: 7/9/1931 in South Bend, IN, USA

Died: 10/27/2010 in Mishawaka, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1958-04-20 | Final Game: 1958-07-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Gene Arlan Fodge

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Biography

Gene Fodge was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues for a brief period in 1958. Born in 1931, Fodge's career spanned from April 20 to July 21 of that year, during a time when the sport was transitioning from the post-war era into a more competitive and evolving landscape. He played for a limited duration, finishing his career with a record of 1-1 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.76. Throughout his short stint in the major leagues, Fodge demonstrated his abilities on the mound, accumulating 15 strikeouts but did not record any saves. While his time in the spotlight was fleeting, Fodge's contributions to the game reflect the dedication and passion of many players who sought to make their mark during the challenging and competitive environment of the late 1950s. His career serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who have aspired to play at the highest level, even if only for a moment.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	1	16	4	1	0	0	39.7	47	21	5	11	15	4.76	0

Career ERA 4.76 vs. league average 3.86 across their career seasons — 23.4% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1958	CHC	NL	1	1	16	4	1	0	0	39.7	47	21	11	15	4.76	3.86 (-23%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
16	7	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000	0.125	0.000	0.125	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .125 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 61.5% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.125 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 82.6% 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
1958	CHC	NL	16	7	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	16	4	1	7	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1958	CHN	P	16	4	1	7	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	16