Gene Woodling served as a left-handed hitting outfielder for the Yankees from 1949-1954. Over 6 seasons and 706 games, he posted a .287 average with 52 homers and 341 RBI. In 26 career postseason games, he hit .318 with 3 homers.
Career Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 122 | 449 | 81 | 127 | 20 | 10 | 6 | 60 | 70 | 31 | 5 | .283 | .381 | .412 | .793 |
| 1951 | 122 | 422 | 66 | 119 | 15 | 8 | 15 | 73 | 63 | 37 | 0 | .282 | .375 | .462 | .837 |
| 1952 | 124 | 412 | 58 | 126 | 19 | 6 | 12 | 63 | 59 | 31 | 1 | .306 | .394 | .468 | .862 |
| 1953 | 128 | 404 | 67 | 127 | 28 | 6 | 11 | 61 | 86 | 30 | 2 | .314 | .438 | .495 | .933 |
| 1954 | 97 | 304 | 33 | 76 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 40 | 53 | 35 | 3 | .250 | .358 | .352 | .710 |
| Career | 706 | 2291 | 366 | 657 | 107 | 42 | 52 | 341 | 384 | 185 | 13 | .287 | .389 | .438 | .827 |
Career-best seasons highlighted in gold. Stats via Retrosheet.
Postseason
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 3 | 10 | -- | 4 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | .400 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1950 | 4 | 14 | -- | 6 | -- | -- | 0 | 1 | -- | -- | -- | .429 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1951 | 6 | 18 | -- | 3 | -- | -- | 1 | 1 | -- | -- | -- | .167 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1952 | 7 | 23 | -- | 8 | -- | -- | 1 | 1 | -- | -- | -- | .348 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1953 | 6 | 20 | -- | 6 | -- | -- | 1 | 3 | -- | -- | -- | .300 | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 26 | 85 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .318 | .318 | .424 | .741 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Gene Woodling play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Gene Woodling appeared in 26 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Gene Woodling didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Gene Woodling's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Gene Woodling born?
Gene Woodling was born in Akron, OH, USA. Gene Woodling went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1949-1954, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Gene Woodling's career stats with the Yankees?
Gene Woodling compiled a .287 batting average, 52 home runs, 341 RBI, and 657 hits across 706 games for the New York Yankees. Gene Woodling's offensive production with the Yankees covered the 1949-1954 seasons.