Gibby Brack, baseball player, 1937-1939

Gibby Brack

Born: 3/29/1908 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 1/20/1960 in Greenville, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1937-04-23 | Final Game: 1939-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Gilbert Herman Brack

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Biography

Gibby Brack, born in 1908, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1937 to 1939. Playing primarily during the late 1930s, Brack emerged as a reliable contributor on the field, participating in 315 games and showcasing his skills with a batting average of .279. Over the course of his career, he recorded 273 hits, including 16 home runs, and drove in 113 runs, highlighting his ability to impact games offensively. Additionally, his speed on the basepaths was evident as he stole 13 bases, demonstrating versatility and athleticism. Brack's career unfolded in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball style of play to a more offense-driven approach, as teams began to emphasize power and run production. Despite the challenges of competing in a league filled with emerging stars, Brack managed to carve out a respectable niche for himself. His contributions to his teams during this brief but impactful career remain a testament to his skills as a ballplayer in a rapidly evolving game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
315 980 150 273 70 18 16 113 13 92 186 0.279 0.341 0.436 0.777 810.8

Career AVG .279 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .341 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .436 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — +10.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.777 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — +5.4% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1937 BRO NL 112 372 60 102 27 9 5 38 9 44 93 0.274 .276 (-1%) .342 (+2%) .398 (+9%) .740 (+6%) 405.1
1938 BRO NL 40 56 10 12 2 1 1 6 1 4 14 0.214 .272 (-21%) .341 (-22%) .392 (-14%) .734 (-17%) -187.3
1938 PHI NL 72 282 40 81 20 4 4 28 2 18 30 0.287 .272 (+5%) .341 (-3%) .392 (+9%) .734 (+4%) -187.3
1939 PHI NL 91 270 40 78 21 4 6 41 1 26 49 0.289 .274 (+5%) .342 (+3%) .393 (+18%) .735 (+11%) 488.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 19 0 158 7 4 11
OF 230 0 479 22 17 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1937 BRO OF 101 0 208 10 7 0
1938 BRO OF 13 0 26 3 0 1
1938 PHI OF 68 0 156 5 6 2
1939 PHI 1B 19 0 158 7 4 11
1939 PHI OF 48 0 89 4 4 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 19
Left Field 61
Center Field 86
Right Field 98