Gene Markland

Born: 12/26/1919 in Detroit, MI, USA

Died: 6/15/1999 in Barefoot Bay, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1950-04-25 | Final Game: 1950-05-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Cleneth Eugene Markland

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Biography

Gene Markland, born in 1919, was a professional baseball player who had a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball. He played as a position player for a short span in 1950, appearing in five games. During his time in the majors, Markland recorded one hit, resulting in a batting average of .125. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his presence in the league contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball during the early post-war era, a time when the game was experiencing a resurgence in popularity. Markland's career, though fleeting, is a reminder of the many players who aspired to make their mark in the major leagues amid fierce competition. While he may not have had the lengthy or statistically impactful career of some of his contemporaries, his journey reflects the dreams and challenges faced by numerous athletes striving to succeed at the highest level of the sport. Markland's time in the game, albeit short-lived, remains a part of baseball history, underscoring the often-unseen efforts of players who passed through the ranks of Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	8	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	3	0	0.125	0.364	0.125	0.489	0.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 53.0% below league average.

Career OBP .364 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — +5.1% above league average.

Career SLG .125 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 68.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.489 vs. league average 0.748 across their career seasons — 34.7% 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
1950	PHA	AL	5	8	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	3	0	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	5	0	12	9	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1950	PHA	2B	5	0	12	9	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	5