Gene Steere, baseball player, 1894-1894

Gene Steere

Born: 8/16/1872 in South Scituate, RI, USA

Died: 3/13/1942 in San Mateo, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1894-08-29 | Final Game: 1894-09-15

Full name: Frederick Eugene Steere

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Biography

Gene Steere was a professional baseball player born in 1872, who played in the Major Leagues during the late 19th century. His career spanned from August 29, 1894, to September 15, 1894, a brief yet noteworthy stint in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-friendly styles of play that would emerge in the following decades. As a position player, Steere participated in 10 games, showcasing his skills primarily as a hitter. Over the course of his short career, Steere recorded 8 hits, contributing to a batting average of .205, along with 4 runs batted in and 2 stolen bases. While he did not hit any home runs, his ability to contribute offensively, albeit in limited opportunities, reflected the challenges and competitiveness of the sport during that time. Steere's time in the majors was fleeting, but it remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the aspirations of many players who sought to make their mark in the rapidly evolving world of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
10 39 3 8 0 0 0 4 2 2 1 0.205 0.244 0.205 0.449 0.0

Career AVG .205 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — 33.7% below league average.

Career OBP .244 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 35.7% below league average.

Career SLG .205 vs. league average .435 across their career seasons — 52.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.449 vs. league average 0.814 across their career seasons — 44.9% 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
1894 PIT NL 10 39 3 8 0 0 0 4 2 2 1 0.205 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 10 0 15 28 5 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1894 PIT SS 10 0 15 28 5 4

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 10

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Brown University Providence RI 1891, 1892, 1893, 1894