Rufe Gentry, baseball player, 1943-1948

Rufe Gentry

Born: 5/18/1918 in Daisy Station, NC, USA

Died: 7/3/1997 in Winston-Salem, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-09-10 | Final Game: 1948-05-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: James Ruffus Gentry

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Biography

Rufe Gentry was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1943 to 1948. Born in 1918, Gentry made his mark during a transformative period in baseball history, which included the challenges and changes brought about by World War II. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 13 wins and 17 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.37. Gentry was known for his ability to strike out batters, finishing his career with a total of 78 strikeouts, though he did not register any saves. Gentry's playing style reflected the competitive spirit of the era, characterized by a blend of skill and resilience. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions to the game during the mid-1940s were significant, particularly as baseball began to recover from the war and integrate new talent. His career in the majors was a testament to the dedication and passion of players during a time when the sport was undergoing significant changes. Gentry's legacy remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
13 17 48 34 12 3 0 243.0 251 118 11 134 78 4.37 0

Career ERA 4.37 vs. league average 3.75 across their career seasons — 16.7% 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
1943 DET AL 1 3 4 4 2 0 0 29.3 30 12 12 8 3.68 3.50 (-5%) -679.9
1944 DET AL 12 14 37 30 10 3 0 203.7 211 96 108 68 4.24 3.57 (-19%) -3508.9
1946 DET AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 3.0 4 5 7 1 15.00 — 0.0
1947 DET AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.3 1 3 2 0 81.00 — 0.0
1948 DET AL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 6.7 5 2 5 1 2.70 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
48 87 2 16 2 0 0 10 0 2 16 0.184 0.202 0.207 0.409 -466.6

Career AVG .184 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 29.3% below league average.

Career OBP .202 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 39.0% below league average.

Career SLG .207 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — 43.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.409 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — 41.1% 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
1943 DET AL 4 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1944 DET AL 37 76 1 15 2 0 0 10 0 1 11 0.197 .261 (-25%) .325 (-36%) .357 (-37%) .683 (-37%) -466.6
1946 DET AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1947 DET AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1948 DET AL 4 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 48 0 8 49 1 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1943 DET P 4 0 1 6 0 0
1944 DET P 37 0 5 43 1 6
1946 DET P 2 0 0 0 0 0
1947 DET P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1948 DET P 4 0 2 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 48