Gene Oliver

Born: 3/22/1935 in Moline, IL, USA

Died: 3/3/2007 in Rock Island, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1959-06-06 | Final Game: 1969-08-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Eugene George Oliver

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Biography

Gene Oliver was a professional baseball player born in 1935, who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 1959 to 1969. Primarily known as a position player, Oliver played in 786 games throughout his career, accumulating 546 hits and demonstrating his power at the plate with 93 home runs and 320 RBIs. With a batting average of .246, he showcased a blend of hitting ability and power, complemented by his speed on the bases, as evidenced by his 24 stolen bases. Oliver's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history, marked by the integration of players and evolving playing styles. He contributed to the teams he played for with his versatility and strong offensive presence, carving out a niche in the outfield and catching roles. His legacy endures as a reflection of the competitive spirit of the 1960s era of baseball, where players were not only striving for personal excellence but also navigating the complexities of a rapidly changing sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
786	2216	268	546	111	5	93	320	24	215	420	0.246	0.315	0.427	0.742	3060.6

Career AVG .246 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .315 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .427 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — +14.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.742 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — +7.8% above 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
1959	STL	NL	68	172	14	42	9	0	6	28	3	7	41	0.244	.256 (-5%)	.323 (-16%)	.392 (+2%)	.715 (-6%)	-261.8
1961	STL	NL	22	52	8	14	2	0	4	9	0	6	10	0.269	.258 (+4%)	.328 (+12%)	.399 (+35%)	.727 (+24%)	223.2
1962	STL	NL	122	345	42	89	19	1	14	45	5	50	59	0.258	.257 (avg)	.326 (+8%)	.393 (+12%)	.719 (+10%)	748.3
1963	STL	NL	39	102	10	23	4	0	6	18	0	13	19	0.225	.246 (-8%)	.308 (avg)	.371 (+19%)	.680 (+10%)	151.5
1963	ATL	NL	95	296	34	74	12	2	11	47	4	27	59	0.250	.246 (+2%)	.308 (+4%)	.371 (+12%)	.680 (+8%)	151.5
1964	ATL	NL	93	279	45	77	15	1	13	49	3	17	41	0.276	.250 (+10%)	.312 (+2%)	.377 (+26%)	.690 (+15%)	674.6
1965	ATL	NL	122	392	56	106	20	0	21	58	5	36	61	0.270	.245 (+10%)	.310 (+8%)	.371 (+30%)	.682 (+20%)	1402.7
1966	ATL	NL	76	191	19	37	9	1	8	24	2	16	43	0.194	.248 (-22%)	.309 (-18%)	.376 (avg)	.685 (-8%)	-314.7
1967	ATL	NL	17	51	8	10	2	0	3	6	0	6	8	0.196	.242 (-19%)	.306 (-8%)	.357 (+15%)	.663 (+4%)	28.8
1967	PHI	NL	85	263	29	59	16	0	7	34	2	29	56	0.224	.242 (-7%)	.306 (-2%)	.357 (+2%)	.663 (avg)	28.8
1968	BOS	AL	16	35	2	5	0	0	0	1	0	4	12	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1968	CHC	NL	8	11	1	4	0	0	0	1	0	3	2	0.364	—	—	—	—	0.0
1969	CHC	NL	23	27	0	6	3	0	0	0	0	1	9	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	200	177	1533	97	26	126
C	382	325	2057	172	34	30
OF	91	78	103	1	5	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1959	SLN	1B	5	5	39	2	0	1
1959	SLN	C	9	2	24	2	1	0
1959	SLN	OF	42	35	62	1	3	0
1961	SLN	C	15	12	75	6	0	4
1961	SLN	OF	1	1	2	0	1	0
1962	SLN	1B	3	1	14	1	0	2
1962	SLN	C	98	88	494	46	5	7
1962	SLN	OF	8	7	6	0	0	0
1963	SLN	C	35	28	197	14	4	1
1963	ML1	1B	55	53	440	19	7	39
1963	ML1	C	2	0	2	0	1	0
1963	ML1	OF	35	33	29	0	1	0
1964	ML1	1B	76	64	622	34	12	50
1964	ML1	C	1	1	3	1	0	0
1965	ML1	1B	52	49	374	37	7	30
1965	ML1	C	64	58	376	34	10	7
1965	ML1	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1966	ATL	1B	5	1	19	4	0	3
1966	ATL	C	48	43	286	22	3	3
1966	ATL	OF	2	1	3	0	0	0
1967	ATL	C	14	12	79	11	3	4
1967	PHI	1B	2	2	11	0	0	1
1967	PHI	C	79	70	425	30	6	3
1968	BOS	C	10	7	58	3	1	0
1968	BOS	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1968	CHN	1B	2	2	14	0	0	0
1968	CHN	C	1	1	10	1	0	0
1968	CHN	OF	1	1	1	0	0	0
1969	CHN	C	6	3	28	2	0	1