Gene Michael

Born: 6/2/1938 in Kent, OH, USA

Died: 9/7/2017 in Oldsmar, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1966-07-15 | Final Game: 1975-09-09

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 183 lbs

Full name: Eugene Richard Michael

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Biography

Gene Michael, born in 1938, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1966 until 1975. Primarily known as a position player, Michael appeared in 973 games throughout his career, accumulating 642 hits, 15 home runs, and 226 RBIs. His batting average stood at .229, reflecting the challenges of an era characterized by strong pitching and defensive play. He also demonstrated notable speed on the bases, recording 22 stolen bases during his time in the league. Michael's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving with the introduction of more dynamic players and strategies. While he may not have been a superstar, his contributions to the teams he played for, including the New York Yankees, were significant, especially in the context of team dynamics and depth. After retiring as a player, Michael would later become a successful executive and manager, further influencing the game and mentoring future generations of players. His legacy is marked not only by his on-field statistics but also by his lasting impact on the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	3.0	5	0	0	0	3	0.00	0

Career ERA 0.00 vs. league average 2.98 across their career seasons — 100.0% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1968	NYY	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	3.0	5	0	0	3	0.00	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
973	2806	249	642	86	12	15	226	22	234	421	0.229	0.288	0.284	0.572	-8254.6

Career AVG .229 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 8.4% below league average.

Career OBP .288 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 9.1% below league average.

Career SLG .284 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — 22.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.572 vs. league average 0.685 across their career seasons — 16.4% 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
1966	PIT	NL	30	33	9	5	2	1	0	2	0	0	7	0.152	—	—	—	—	0.0
1967	LAD	NL	98	223	20	45	3	1	0	7	1	11	30	0.202	.242 (-17%)	.306 (-20%)	.357 (-37%)	.663 (-29%)	-1108.1
1968	NYY	AL	61	116	8	23	3	0	1	8	3	2	23	0.198	.236 (-16%)	.298 (-27%)	.340 (-27%)	.638 (-27%)	-503.9
1969	NYY	AL	119	412	41	112	24	4	2	31	7	43	56	0.272	.248 (+10%)	.320 (+6%)	.369 (-1%)	.689 (+2%)	194.1
1970	NYY	AL	134	435	42	93	10	1	2	38	3	50	93	0.214	.253 (-16%)	.325 (-10%)	.385 (-34%)	.711 (-23%)	-1874.4
1971	NYY	AL	139	456	36	102	15	0	3	35	3	48	64	0.224	.249 (-10%)	.316 (-5%)	.365 (-24%)	.682 (-16%)	-1249.9
1972	NYY	AL	126	391	29	91	7	4	1	32	4	32	45	0.233	.243 (-5%)	.310 (-7%)	.353 (-21%)	.664 (-14%)	-1020.1
1973	NYY	AL	129	418	30	94	11	1	3	47	1	26	51	0.225	.256 (-12%)	.325 (-17%)	.378 (-27%)	.703 (-22%)	-1801.6
1974	NYY	AL	81	177	19	46	9	0	0	13	0	14	24	0.260	.256 (+1%)	.324 (-4%)	.369 (-16%)	.693 (-10%)	-309.8
1975	DET	AL	56	145	15	31	2	0	3	13	0	8	28	0.214	.257 (-17%)	.327 (-23%)	.374 (-23%)	.701 (-23%)	-580.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	57	48	107	139	6	35
3B	11	2	3	6	0	0
P	1	0	1	0	0	0
SS	844	754	1402	2576	155	489

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1966	PIT	2B	2	0	1	1	0	0
1966	PIT	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1966	PIT	SS	8	4	9	19	3	7
1967	LAN	SS	83	66	117	204	17	30
1968	NYA	P	1	0	1	0	0	0
1968	NYA	SS	43	37	67	103	11	15
1969	NYA	SS	118	112	205	365	19	64
1970	NYA	2B	3	3	11	9	0	1
1970	NYA	3B	4	1	0	2	0	0
1970	NYA	SS	123	120	248	379	28	78
1971	NYA	SS	136	128	243	474	20	88
1972	NYA	SS	121	116	218	437	21	89
1973	NYA	SS	129	127	208	433	23	84
1974	NYA	2B	45	39	86	106	6	29
1974	NYA	3B	2	0	1	1	0	0
1974	NYA	SS	39	13	35	63	3	11
1975	DET	2B	7	6	9	23	0	5
1975	DET	3B	4	1	2	3	0	0
1975	DET	SS	44	31	52	99	10	23