Gene Hiser, baseball player, 1971-1975

Gene Hiser

Born: 12/11/1948 in Baltimore, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1971-08-20 | Final Game: 1975-09-23

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Gene Taylor Hiser

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Biography

Gene Hiser, born in 1948, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1971 to 1975. Primarily serving as a position player, Hiser played in a total of 206 games during his time in Major League Baseball. Known for his versatility on the field, he contributed to his teams with a modest batting average of .202, totaling 53 hits, including one home run and 18 RBIs. Hiser also showcased his speed on the bases, recording six stolen bases throughout his career. Hiser's tenure in the league occurred during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was evolving with the integration of talent and the rise of new playing styles. While he may not have been a standout player statistically, his commitment to the game and his role within the teams he played for contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during the early 1970s. Despite his limited offensive output, Hiser's career remains a part of the narrative of a changing era in Major League Baseball, reflecting the diverse range of talents that have graced the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
206 263 34 53 7 0 1 18 6 32 43 0.202 0.289 0.240 0.528 -850.0

Career AVG .202 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 20.3% below league average.

Career OBP .289 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 10.1% below league average.

Career SLG .240 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — 35.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.528 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — 23.4% 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
1971 CHC NL 17 29 4 6 0 0 0 1 1 4 8 0.207 — — — — 0.0
1972 CHC NL 32 46 2 9 0 0 0 4 1 6 8 0.196 — — — — -171.2
1973 CHC NL 100 109 15 19 3 0 1 6 4 11 17 0.174 .256 (-32%) .325 (-22%) .378 (-39%) .703 (-31%) -623.4
1974 CHC NL 12 17 2 4 1 0 0 1 0 0 3 0.235 — — — — 0.0
1975 CHC NL 45 62 11 15 3 0 0 6 0 11 7 0.242 .257 (-6%) .327 (+7%) .374 (-22%) .701 (-9%) -55.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 3 0 0 1
OF 114 40 121 2 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1971 CHN OF 9 7 19 0 0 0
1972 CHN OF 15 9 21 2 0 1
1973 CHN OF 64 13 48 0 1 0
1974 CHN OF 8 2 8 0 0 0
1975 CHN 1B 1 0 3 0 0 1
1975 CHN OF 18 9 25 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Left Field 42
Center Field 36
Right Field 38

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Maryland College Park MD 1968, 1969, 1970