After those heroics, Tenace was one of the best hitting Catchers, showing power with five 20-Home Run years. Tenace did not have a good batting average (.241 lifetime), but he had excellent plate discipline leading his league in Walks twice, and having a career OBP of .388. Also playing for San Diego, St. Louis, and Pittsburgh, Tenace was only an All-Star once, but his high OBP and post-season accolades make him one of the better Catchers of his day.
184. Gene Tenace
- General
- Awards
- Career Stats
- Born: October 10, 1946 in Russellton, PA USA
- Weight: 190 lbs.
- Height: 6'0"
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
- Debut: May 29, 1969
- Final Game: September 30, 1983
| AB | R | H | HR | RBI | SB | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8780 | 1306 | 2120 | 402 | 1348 | 72 | 0.241 |
Prior to winning the World Series MVP in 1972, you could argue that Gene Tenace was one of its most unlikely recipients. The Catcher made his first appearance in the Majors in 1969 for Oakland, but he was mostly a backup. Late in the ’72 season, Tenace was promoted to a starter, and he belted four Home Runs in World Series.
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: Russellton, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
- Eligible In: Sunday, 01 January 1989
- Position: Catcher, First Base
- Played For: Oakland Athletics, Pittsburgh Pirates, San Diego Padres, St. Louis Cardinals
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Major Accolades and Awards:
World Series Champion (4) (Oakland Athletics 1972, 1973 & 1974, St. Louis Cardinals 1982)
All-Star (1) (1975)
World Series MVP (1) (1972)
Babe Ruth Award (1) (AL) (1972)
Most Walks (2) (AL) (1974) (NL) (1977)
Most Times Hit By Pitch (1) (NL) (1977)
Highest Fielding Percentage by a Catcher (1) (NL) (1979) -
Other Points of Note:
3 Top Ten Finishes (bWAR for Position Players)
4 Top Ten Finishes (Offensive bWAR)
6 Top Ten Finishes (On Base Percentage)
1 Top Ten Finish (Slugging Percentage)
2 Top Ten Finishes (OPS)
4 Top Ten Finishes (OPS+)
4 Top Ten Finishes (Home Runs)
8 Top Ten Finishes (Walks)
2 Top Ten Finishes (Win Probability Added)
3 Top Ten Finishes (Championship Win Probability Added) - Notable All Time Rankings: None.
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Vote Percentage Received for the Hall of Fame:
1989: 0.2%
- Should be Inducted As A: Oakland Athletic
Should Gene Tenace be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 40%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 0%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 60%
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