Gene Locklear

Born: 7/19/1949 in Lumberton, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1973-04-05 | Final Game: 1977-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

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Biography

Gene Locklear was born in 1949 and enjoyed a professional baseball career from 1973 to 1977. Primarily playing as a position player, Locklear appeared in 292 games throughout his tenure in Major League Baseball. He was known for his solid batting skills, finishing his career with a commendable batting average of .274. Locklear recorded 163 hits and contributed 66 runs batted in (RBIs) alongside hitting 9 home runs. His speed on the base paths was highlighted by his 13 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to impact the game both at the plate and on the field. Locklear's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the emergence of power hitters and an evolving approach to the game. Despite his relatively brief time in the major leagues, he made a lasting impression with his versatile playing style and reliable performance. After his playing days, Locklear’s contributions to baseball were remembered fondly, as he represented a generation of players who bridged the gap between traditional baseball fundamentals and the modern game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
292	595	76	163	24	4	9	66	13	55	87	0.274	0.335	0.373	0.708	429.4

Career AVG .274 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — +6.1% above league average.

Career OBP .335 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .373 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.708 vs. league average 0.703 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
1973	CIN	NL	29	26	6	5	0	0	0	0	0	2	5	0.192	—	—	—	—	0.0
1973	SDP	NL	67	154	20	37	6	1	3	25	9	21	22	0.240	.256 (-6%)	.325 (+1%)	.378 (-7%)	.703 (-3%)	0.0
1974	SDP	NL	39	74	7	20	3	2	1	3	0	4	12	0.270	.256 (+5%)	.324 (-5%)	.369 (+10%)	.693 (+3%)	6.7
1975	SDP	NL	100	237	31	76	11	1	5	27	4	22	26	0.321	.257 (+25%)	.327 (+15%)	.374 (+17%)	.701 (+16%)	732.4
1976	SDP	NL	43	67	9	15	3	0	0	8	0	4	15	0.224	.255 (-12%)	.320 (-18%)	.360 (-26%)	.681 (-22%)	-248.8
1976	NYY	AL	13	32	2	7	1	0	0	1	0	2	7	0.219	—	—	—	—	-248.8
1977	NYY	AL	1	5	1	3	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0.600	—	—	—	—	0.0