Gene Ratliff, baseball player, 1965-1965

Gene Ratliff

Born: 9/28/1945 in Macon, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1965-05-15 | Final Game: 1965-08-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Kelly Eugene Ratliff

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Biography

Gene Ratliff, born in 1945, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball (MLB) during the mid-1960s. He played as a position player, appearing in a total of four games from his debut on April 11, 1965, until his last appearance on August 8, 1965. Unfortunately, Ratliff's time in the major leagues was short-lived, and he did not record any hits, home runs, or RBIs during his time on the field, finishing with a batting average of 0.0 and zero stolen bases. Despite the lack of statistical accomplishments, Ratliff's journey to the majors highlighted the competitive nature of baseball during the 1960s, an era marked by the transition from the deadball era into a more power-focused game. While his major league career did not yield significant achievements, Ratliff remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the countless players who aspired to make their mark in the sport. His brief stint serves as a reminder of the challenges and aspirations faced by those who pursue a career at the highest level of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.683 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1965 HOU NL 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Career Games by Position

Position Games