Gene Packard

Born: 7/13/1887 in Colorado Springs, CO, USA

Died: 5/19/1959 in Riverside, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-09-27 | Final Game: 1919-08-14

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Eugene Milo Packard

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Biography

Gene Packard, born in 1887, was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1912 until his retirement in 1919. Over the course of his career, Packard compiled a record of 85 wins and 69 losses, demonstrating a competitive edge on the mound. His earned run average (ERA) stood at an impressive 3.01, highlighting his ability to limit scoring opportunities for opposing teams. With a total of 488 strikeouts and 17 saves, Packard established himself as a formidable presence in the pitching rotation during an era characterized by a transition toward more powerful batting. Playing in the early years of the 20th century, Packard's career unfolded during a time when the game was evolving rapidly, moving away from the deadball era's focus on contact hitting to a more dynamic offensive approach. His skills as a pitcher were instrumental in navigating the challenges of this changing landscape, as he delivered consistent performances and contributed significantly to his teams' successes. Gene Packard remains a noteworthy figure in baseball history, remembered for his contributions to the sport and the legacy he left on the mound.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
85	69	248	153	86	15	17	1410.3	1393	472	28	356	488	3.01	0

Career ERA 3.01 vs. league average 2.95 across their career seasons — near 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
1912	CIN	NL	1	0	1	1	1	0	0	9.0	7	3	4	2	3.00	3.36 (+11%)	0.0
1913	CIN	NL	7	11	39	21	9	2	0	190.7	208	63	64	73	2.97	3.07 (+3%)	-139.1
1914	KCF	FL	20	14	42	34	24	4	5	302.0	282	97	88	154	2.89	2.93 (+1%)	2969.1
1915	KCF	FL	20	12	42	31	21	5	2	281.7	250	84	74	108	2.68	2.90 (+7%)	1680.3
1916	CHC	NL	10	6	37	16	5	2	5	155.3	154	48	38	36	2.78	2.78 (avg)	-
1917	CHC	NL	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	1.7	3	2	0	1	10.80	—	-
1917	STL	NL	9	6	34	11	6	0	2	153.3	138	42	25	44	2.47	2.69 (+8%)	-
1918	STL	NL	12	12	30	23	10	1	2	182.3	184	71	33	46	3.50	2.83 (-24%)	-
1919	PHI	NL	6	8	21	16	10	1	1	134.3	167	62	30	24	4.15	3.09 (-35%)	-391.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
278	502	52	103	12	7	2	35	3	18	104	0.205	0.233	0.269	0.502	-2024.3

Career AVG .205 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 19.8% below league average.

Career OBP .233 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 27.5% below league average.

Career SLG .269 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 20.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.502 vs. league average 0.658 across their career seasons — 23.8% 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
1912	CIN	NL	1	4	1	1	0	1	0	1	0	0	1	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1913	CIN	NL	43	61	8	11	2	0	0	1	1	3	19	0.180	.259 (-31%)	.325 (-33%)	.345 (-38%)	.670 (-36%)	-360.2
1914	KCF	FL	45	116	13	28	2	2	1	12	1	2	22	0.241	.255 (-5%)	.322 (-21%)	.339 (-6%)	.661 (-13%)	-297.9
1915	KCF	FL	44	95	6	22	0	2	1	5	1	2	18	0.232	.250 (-8%)	.318 (-22%)	.332 (-8%)	.651 (-15%)	-265.4
1916	CHC	NL	44	54	9	7	3	0	0	1	0	4	13	0.130	.248 (-48%)	.314 (-40%)	.326 (-43%)	.640 (-41%)	-359.5
1917	CHC	NL	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1917	STL	NL	36	52	4	15	2	0	0	1	0	2	11	0.288	.248 (+16%)	.312 (+1%)	.323 (+1%)	.635 (+1%)	0.0
1918	STL	NL	36	69	3	12	2	1	0	6	0	2	9	0.174	.255 (-32%)	.318 (-38%)	.326 (-29%)	.645 (-34%)	-382.4
1919	PHI	NL	27	51	8	7	1	1	0	8	0	3	11	0.137	.262 (-48%)	.322 (-43%)	.347 (-44%)	.670 (-43%)	-358.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	1	0	0	0
OF	5	5	0	1	0
P	248	85	476	22	23

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1912	CIN	P	1	1	2	0	0
1913	CIN	P	39	7	46	5	1
1914	KCF	OF	2	2	0	0	0
1914	KCF	P	42	25	121	6	7
1915	KCF	P	42	23	114	7	3
1916	CHN	OF	3	3	0	1	0
1916	CHN	P	37	14	64	2	2
1917	CHN	P	2	0	1	0	0
1917	SLN	P	34	5	42	0	2
1918	SLN	1B	1	1	0	0	0
1918	SLN	P	30	1	50	2	5
1919	PHI	P	21	9	36	0	3