Gilberto Celestino

Born: 2/13/1999 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2021-06-02 | Final Game: 2022-10-05

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

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Biography

Gilberto Celestino, born in 1999, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from June 2, 2021, to October 5, 2022. Primarily serving as a position player, Celestino appeared in 145 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He showcased his abilities at the plate, finishing with a batting average of .222 over his career. In addition to his hitting, he recorded 82 hits and contributed 27 runs batted in (RBIs), while also showcasing speed on the bases with 4 stolen bases and hitting 4 home runs. Celestino's tenure in the league came during a time of significant evolution in baseball, as teams increasingly valued versatility and speed. While he may not have achieved overwhelming statistical success, his role on the field reflected the ongoing shifts in player development and usage strategies that characterized the early 2020s. His contributions to the game and experiences on the diamond positioned him as a representative of a new generation of players navigating the complexities of modern baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
145	370	37	82	15	1	4	27	4	35	91	0.222	0.292	0.300	0.592	-1028.8

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 8.9% below league average.

Career OBP .292 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 7.0% below league average.

Career SLG .300 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — 25.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.592 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — 17.4% below 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
2021	MIN	AL	23	59	7	8	3	0	2	3	0	3	14	0.136	.243 (-44%)	.317 (-44%)	.410 (-30%)	.727 (-36%)	-372.0
2022	MIN	AL	122	311	30	74	12	1	2	24	4	32	77	0.238	.242 (-2%)	.311 (avg)	.394 (-23%)	.706 (-13%)	-656.8