Gene Mauch

Born: 11/18/1925 in Salina, KS, USA

Died: 8/8/2005 in Rancho Mirage, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1944-04-18 | Final Game: 1957-09-28

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

Full name: Gene William Mauch

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Biography

Gene Mauch was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1944 to 1957, primarily serving as a position player. Born in 1925, Mauch made his Major League debut during a transformative period in baseball, shortly after World War II, when the sport was beginning to evolve with the influx of returning servicemen and a new generation of talent. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 304 games, accumulating 176 hits and posting a batting average of .239. Mauch contributed 5 home runs and drove in 62 runs while also showcasing his speed on the base paths with 6 stolen bases. Known for his versatile playing style and tenacity, Mauch played for several teams during his tenure, including the Philadelphia Phillies and the Chicago Cubs. Although he was not a superstar by traditional metrics, his impact on the game extended beyond his statistics. Mauch would later transition into a successful managerial career, becoming known for his strategic acumen and ability to connect with players. His journey through the game reflects the broader changes in baseball during the mid-20th century, as it adapted to new strategies and a diverse roster of talent, shaping the future of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
304	737	93	176	25	7	5	62	6	104	82	0.239	0.333	0.312	0.645	-954.4

Career AVG .239 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 8.4% below league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .312 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — 18.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.645 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — 9.9% 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
1944	BRO	NL	5	15	2	2	1	0	0	2	0	2	3	0.133	—	—	—	—	0.0
1947	PIT	NL	16	30	8	9	0	0	0	1	0	7	6	0.300	—	—	—	—	0.0
1948	BRO	NL	12	13	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	4	0.154	—	—	—	—	0.0
1948	CHC	NL	53	138	18	28	3	2	1	7	1	26	10	0.203	.263 (-23%)	.340 (-3%)	.379 (-27%)	.719 (-16%)	0.0
1949	CHC	NL	72	150	15	37	6	2	1	7	3	21	15	0.247	.262 (-6%)	.343 (-1%)	.384 (-13%)	.727 (-8%)	-191.4
1950	BSN	NL	48	121	17	28	5	0	1	15	1	14	9	0.231	.265 (-13%)	.346 (-9%)	.401 (-26%)	.747 (-18%)	-373.4
1951	BSN	NL	19	20	5	2	0	0	0	1	0	7	4	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0
1952	STL	NL	7	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1956	BOS	AL	7	25	4	8	0	0	0	1	0	3	3	0.320	—	—	—	—	0.0
1957	BOS	AL	65	222	23	60	10	3	2	28	1	22	26	0.270	.257 (+5%)	.323 (+3%)	.391 (-6%)	.715 (-2%)	-58.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	158	62	356	391	33	99
3B	17	0	7	14	3	1
SS	65	0	89	125	10	22

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1944	BRO	SS	5	0	7	9	0	3
1947	PIT	2B	6	0	13	13	1	0
1947	PIT	SS	4	0	5	7	2	1
1948	BRO	2B	7	0	12	7	1	2
1948	BRO	SS	1	0	1	0	0	0
1948	CHN	2B	26	0	56	55	9	18
1948	CHN	SS	19	0	21	43	2	6
1949	CHN	2B	25	0	58	74	4	17
1949	CHN	3B	7	0	5	9	0	1
1949	CHN	SS	19	0	35	42	5	9
1950	BSN	2B	28	0	77	72	5	17
1950	BSN	3B	7	0	2	5	2	0
1950	BSN	SS	5	0	4	8	0	1
1951	BSN	2B	2	0	1	0	0	0
1951	BSN	3B	3	0	0	0	1	0
1951	BSN	SS	10	0	15	16	0	2
1952	SLN	SS	2	0	1	0	1	0
1956	BOS	2B	6	6	12	17	2	4
1957	BOS	2B	58	56	127	153	11	41