Harvey Gentry, baseball player, 1954-1954

Harvey Gentry

Born: 5/27/1926 in Winston-Salem, NC, USA

Died: 7/1/2018 in Pickerington, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1954-04-14 | Final Game: 1954-04-27

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Harvey William Gentry

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Biography

Harvey Gentry was a professional baseball player born in 1926, whose playing career spanned a brief period in April 1954. Gentry made his mark in Major League Baseball as a position player, participating in a total of five games. During his short stint, he recorded one hit, resulting in a batting average of .250, along with one run batted in (RBI). Although he did not hit any home runs and did not attempt any stolen bases, his contributions to the team were part of a larger narrative of the time, as the early 1950s were a transitional period in baseball, marked by the integration of players and shifts in playing styles. Despite his limited appearances at the major league level, Gentry's career serves as a reminder of the many players who endeavored to make their mark in the sport during an era of both challenge and opportunity. His experiences reflect the aspirations and struggles of a generation of ballplayers who sought to establish themselves in a rapidly evolving game. Gentry's brief career, while not prolific in terms of statistics, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
5 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.250 0.400 0.250 0.650 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .400 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — +20.1% above league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 35.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.650 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — 10.1% 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
1954 NY1 NL 5 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Career Games by Position

Position Games