Gene Packard

Eugene Milo Packard

• Bats Left, Throws Left
• Height 5' 10", Weight 155 lb.
• High School Timberlake High School (Helena)
• Debut September 27, 1912
• Final Game August 14, 1919
• Born July 13, 1887 in Colorado Springs, CO USA
• Died May 18, 1959 in Riverside, CA USA

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Biographical Information

On August 3, 1918, Gene Packard, pitching for the St. Louis Cardinals allowed 12 runs but did not lose the game. The next pitcher to do that in the majors would be Scott Feldman in 2008.

Packard was a 20-game winner during both years of the Federal League and also won in double figures a couple of times in the National League.

In the minors, he pitched several years for the Columbus Senators of the American Association. In 1912, he went 24-8 for them.

Through 2016 he is the only major leaguer with the last name Packard.

Notable Achievements

• 15 Wins Seasons: 2 (1914 & 1915)
• 20 Wins Seasons: 2 (1914 & 1915)
• 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 2 (1914 & 1915)
• 300 Innings Pitched Seasons: 1 (1914)

Related Sites

• Gene Packard at the SABR Bio Project