Gene Hermanski

Born: 5/11/1920 in Pittsfield, MA, USA

Died: 8/9/2010 in Homosassa Springs, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-08-14 | Final Game: 1953-09-22

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Eugene Victor Hermanski

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Biography

Gene Hermanski was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1943 to 1953. Born in 1920, Hermanski made his mark during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the integration of the sport and the dynamic playing styles that defined the post-World War II period. Over the course of his career, he played in 739 games, notching 533 hits and achieving a batting average of .272. His offensive contributions included 46 home runs and 259 RBIs, alongside a notable tally of 43 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to impact the game both with power and speed. Hermanski was known for his versatility on the field and a keen batting eye, which allowed him to adapt his playing style to suit the demands of his teams, primarily the Brooklyn Dodgers. His contributions were especially significant during a time when baseball was regaining its popularity after the war, and he played a role in the resurgence of the Dodgers as a competitive force in the National League. Although his career concluded in 1953, Gene Hermanski's legacy as a skilled hitter and reliable player remains a noteworthy chapter in the history of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
739	1960	276	533	85	18	46	259	43	289	212	0.272	0.372	0.404	0.776	4007.7

Career AVG .272 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .372 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — +10.8% above league average.

Career SLG .404 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — +7.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.776 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — +9.0% 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
1943	BRO	NL	18	60	6	18	2	1	0	12	1	11	7	0.300	.255 (+17%)	.324 (+28%)	.346 (+6%)	.671 (+17%)	209.3
1946	BRO	NL	64	110	15	22	2	2	0	8	2	17	10	0.200	.256 (-22%)	.328 (-5%)	.358 (-29%)	.687 (-18%)	-291.9
1947	BRO	NL	79	189	36	52	7	1	7	39	5	28	7	0.275	.262 (+5%)	.336 (+12%)	.376 (+15%)	.712 (+14%)	542.9
1948	BRO	NL	133	400	63	116	22	7	15	60	15	64	46	0.290	.263 (+10%)	.340 (+15%)	.379 (+30%)	.719 (+23%)	1887.1
1949	BRO	NL	87	224	48	67	12	3	8	42	12	47	21	0.299	.262 (+14%)	.343 (+25%)	.384 (+27%)	.727 (+26%)	1284.9
1950	BRO	NL	94	289	36	86	17	3	7	34	2	36	26	0.298	.265 (+12%)	.346 (+10%)	.401 (+12%)	.747 (+11%)	655.2
1951	BRO	NL	31	80	8	20	4	0	1	5	0	10	12	0.250	.260 (-4%)	.336 (-1%)	.385 (-12%)	.721 (-7%)	-83.9
1951	CHC	NL	75	231	28	65	12	1	3	20	3	35	30	0.281	.260 (+8%)	.336 (+14%)	.385 (-1%)	.721 (+6%)	-83.9
1952	CHC	NL	99	275	28	70	6	0	4	34	2	29	32	0.255	.252 (+1%)	.326 (+1%)	.369 (-13%)	.696 (-7%)	-264.5
1953	CHC	NL	18	40	1	6	1	0	0	1	1	4	7	0.150	—	—	—	—	0.0
1953	PIT	NL	41	62	7	11	0	0	1	4	0	8	14	0.177	.264 (-33%)	.335 (-16%)	.397 (-43%)	.733 (-31%)	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
11	32	5	7	0	2	0	3	6	6	0.219

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1949	WS	BRO	4	13	1	4	0	1	0	2	3	3	0.308
1947	WS	BRO	7	19	4	3	0	1	0	1	3	3	0.158

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	575	0	1088	52	27	8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1943	BRO	OF	17	36	4	1	1
1946	BRO	OF	34	45	0	3	0
1947	BRO	OF	66	105	5	2	0
1948	BRO	OF	119	225	13	7	1
1949	BRO	OF	77	140	7	3	1
1950	BRO	OF	78	172	5	2	0
1951	BRO	OF	19	41	2	1	1
1951	CHN	OF	63	134	9	5	1
1952	CHN	OF	76	146	7	3	3
1953	CHN	OF	13	18	0	0	0
1953	PIT	OF	13	26	0	0	0