Gene Larkin

Born: 10/24/1962 in Flushing, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1987-05-21 | Final Game: 1993-08-11

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Eugene Thomas Larkin

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Biography

Gene Larkin was a professional baseball player born in 1962, who enjoyed a seven-year career in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1993. Primarily known as a position player, Larkin played in 758 games, accumulating 618 hits and 32 home runs, while driving in 266 runs. His career batting average stood at .266, complemented by 23 stolen bases, reflecting a versatile skill set that contributed to his teams' offensive efforts. Larkin's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by a shift towards power hitting and an increase in offensive production across the league. He was recognized for his ability to deliver in clutch situations, making significant contributions in key moments throughout his tenure. His consistent performance and adaptability on the field made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, leaving a lasting impact in the game as he transitioned from the late 1980s into the early 1990s baseball landscape.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
758	2321	275	618	131	12	32	266	23	268	278	0.266	0.348	0.374	0.723	1624.0

Career AVG .266 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .348 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +7.3% above league average.

Career SLG .374 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.723 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — near 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
1987	MIN	AL	85	233	23	62	11	2	4	28	1	25	31	0.266	.262 (+1%)	.331 (+3%)	.415 (-8%)	.746 (-3%)	-116.7
1988	MIN	AL	149	505	56	135	30	2	8	70	3	68	55	0.267	.254 (+5%)	.317 (+16%)	.377 (+1%)	.695 (+8%)	1089.0
1989	MIN	AL	136	446	61	119	25	1	6	46	5	54	57	0.267	.254 (+5%)	.319 (+11%)	.375 (-2%)	.694 (+4%)	496.9
1990	MIN	AL	119	401	46	108	26	4	5	42	5	42	55	0.269	.257 (+4%)	.324 (+6%)	.385 (+2%)	.710 (+3%)	291.0
1991	MIN	AL	98	255	34	73	14	1	2	19	2	30	21	0.286	.255 (+12%)	.323 (+12%)	.384 (-3%)	.708 (+4%)	249.2
1992	MIN	AL	115	337	38	83	18	1	6	42	7	28	43	0.246	.255 (-4%)	.322 (-4%)	.377 (-5%)	.699 (-5%)	-315.0
1993	MIN	AL	56	144	17	38	7	1	1	19	0	21	16	0.264	.265 (avg)	.332 (+7%)	.403 (-14%)	.735 (-4%)	-70.4

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
13	11	1	3	1	0	0	2	1	1	0.273

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1991	ALCS	MIN	3	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000
1991	WS	MIN	4	4	0	2	0	1	0	0	0.500
1987	ALCS	MIN	1	1	0	1	1	1	0	0	1.000
1987	WS	MIN	5	3	1	0	0	0	1	0	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	293	241	2176	134	18	212
2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
3B	3	0	0	0	0	0
OF	197	168	283	12	3	4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1987	MIN	1B	26	18	165	10	2	12
1988	MIN	1B	60	56	466	28	3	46
1989	MIN	1B	67	57	463	28	4	45
1989	MIN	OF	32	28	61	0	0	0
1990	MIN	1B	28	26	222	13	2	28
1990	MIN	OF	47	44	77	5	0	1
1991	MIN	1B	39	24	281	19	1	22
1991	MIN	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1991	MIN	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1991	MIN	OF	47	40	59	1	2	1
1992	MIN	1B	55	48	456	30	4	49
1992	MIN	OF	43	34	53	5	1	1
1993	MIN	1B	18	12	123	6	2	10
1993	MIN	3B	2	0	0	0	0	0
1993	MIN	OF	28	22	33	1	0	1