Gene Pentz

Baseball, Class of 1984

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: Gene Pentz early in his career with the Detroit Tigers.

: Gene Pentz, Houston Astros

: Tigers scout George Popovich, left to right, Gene Pentz, Carl Pentz and Tigers Supervisor of Scouts Cy Williams at Pentz’s 1971 signing.

: Gene Pentz, Pittsburgh Pirates camp.

: Gene Pentz, Astros

: Rec Commission Chairman John Blackburn presents Gene Pentz his 1970 Point Stadium Award watch.

Accomplishments

Had a nearly decade-long professional career in Major League Baseball and the minor leagues.
Right-handed pitcher played in 104 major league games with the Detroit Tigers and Houston Astros from 1975 through 1978.
Had 8-9 Major League pitching record with seven saves and a 3.63 ERA.
Spent five years in the minors before making his major league debut on July 31, 1975 for the Tigers against the New York Yankees.
Was part of a seven-man deal that sent him to the Houston Astros in 1976.
Had success as a reliever with the Astros, going 3-3 with five saves and a 2.97 ERA in 1976.
Had a career-best 5-2 mark, two saves and a 3.83 ERA with the Astros in 1977.
Outstanding athlete at Johnstown High, earning All-WPIAL honorable mention at linebacker.
Accepted a Division I scholarship offer from Wake Forest University to play football before finally signing his pro contract with the Tigers in 1971.
A member of the AAABA Hall of Fame.
Named MVP of the 1970 AAABA Tournament.

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