Gil English, baseball player, 1931-1944

Gil English

Born: 7/2/1909 in Glenola, NC, USA

Died: 8/31/1996 in Trinity, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1931-09-20 | Final Game: 1944-06-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Gilbert Raymond English

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Biography

Gil English was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the major leagues from 1931 until 1944. Born in 1909, English played as a position player, appearing in a total of 240 games throughout his career. He was known for his steady presence in the lineup, contributing 194 hits, along with 8 home runs and 90 runs batted in. His career batting average was .245, and he also tallied 5 stolen bases, demonstrating a blend of power and speed that was appreciated during the evolving landscape of baseball in the 1930s and early 1940s. English's playing career coincided with a transformative period in baseball, marked by the Great Depression and the onset of World War II. As teams adapted to the changing dynamics of the game and the challenges of player shortages due to military service, English provided consistent performance on the field. While he may not have reached the heights of fame enjoyed by some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant during an era that laid the groundwork for the modern game. His legacy is remembered as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, reflecting the dedication and resilience of players during challenging times.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
240 791 74 194 22 7 8 90 5 56 78 0.245 0.298 0.321 0.619 -2004.5

Career AVG .245 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — 10.6% below league average.

Career OBP .298 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 12.2% below league average.

Career SLG .321 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 17.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.619 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — 15.0% 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
1931 NY1 NL 3 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1932 NY1 NL 59 204 22 46 7 5 2 19 0 5 20 0.225 .275 (-18%) .335 (-27%) .391 (-14%) .726 (-20%) -802.7
1936 DET AL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1937 DET AL 18 65 6 17 1 0 1 6 1 6 4 0.262 .276 (-5%) .342 (-3%) .398 (-19%) .740 (-11%) -105.5
1937 BSN NL 79 269 25 78 5 2 2 37 3 23 27 0.290 .276 (+5%) .342 (+2%) .398 (-13%) .740 (-6%) -105.5
1938 BSN NL 53 165 17 41 6 0 2 21 1 15 16 0.248 .272 (-9%) .341 (-8%) .392 (-18%) .734 (-13%) -375.2
1944 BRO NL 27 79 4 12 3 0 1 7 0 6 7 0.152 .261 (-42%) .325 (-35%) .357 (-36%) .683 (-36%) -460.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 16 0 24 29 3 5
3B 174 0 155 305 24 25
OF 3 0 4 1 0 0
SS 38 0 50 85 9 13

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1931 NY1 3B 3 0 1 3 0 0
1932 NY1 3B 39 0 40 81 9 11
1932 NY1 SS 23 0 37 52 5 7
1936 DET 3B 1 0 1 1 0 0
1937 DET 2B 12 0 23 28 2 5
1937 DET 3B 6 0 3 6 0 0
1937 BSN 3B 71 0 61 121 8 9
1938 BSN 2B 2 0 1 1 1 0
1938 BSN 3B 43 0 33 75 5 3
1938 BSN OF 3 0 4 1 0 0
1938 BSN SS 2 0 1 0 0 0
1944 BRO 2B 2 0 0 0 0 0
1944 BRO 3B 11 0 16 18 2 2
1944 BRO SS 13 0 12 33 4 6

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 16
Third Base 174
Shortstop 38
Left Field 3