Career Summary
Gene Woodling played outfielder for the New York Yankees from 1949-1954. Over 6 seasons, he appeared in 706 games, batting .287 with 52 home runs and 341 RBI. He also appeared in 26 postseason games.
Season-by-Season Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 113 | 300 | 61 | 82 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 44 | 53 | 21 | 2 | .273 | .384 | .413 | .797 |
| 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 |
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.