Gil Flores, baseball player, 1977-1979

Gil Flores

Born: 10/27/1952 in Ponce, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1977-05-08 | Final Game: 1979-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Gilberto Flores

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Biography

Gil Flores, born in 1952, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1977 until his retirement in 1979. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 185 games, accumulating 121 hits and finishing with a batting average of .261. Known for his speed on the bases, Flores tallied 15 stolen bases and demonstrated his ability to contribute offensively with 2 home runs and 37 RBIs. Flores played during a transitional period in baseball, where teams began to emphasize speed and versatility, and he embodied those traits on the field. His contributions were particularly valued in the late 1970s, an era marked by a shift towards more dynamic playing styles. Although his career was relatively brief, Gil Flores left his mark as a reliable player who could impact games not just with his bat, but also with his agility on the base paths. His legacy is a testament to the evolving nature of baseball during that time.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
185 464 58 121 20 6 2 37 15 34 61 0.261 0.313 0.343 0.656 -832.6

Career AVG .261 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .313 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .343 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 12.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.656 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — 8.9% 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
1977 LAA AL 104 342 41 95 19 4 1 26 12 23 39 0.278 .264 (+5%) .329 (-1%) .401 (-9%) .730 (-5%) -354.3
1978 NYN NL 11 29 8 8 0 1 0 1 1 3 5 0.276 — — — — 0.0
1979 NYN NL 70 93 9 18 1 1 1 10 2 8 17 0.194 .265 (-27%) .329 (-21%) .397 (-35%) .727 (-28%) -478.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 125 95 233 6 6 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1977 CAL OF 85 77 177 5 4 2
1978 NYN OF 8 8 17 0 1 0
1979 NYN OF 32 10 39 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 43
Center Field 57
Right Field 39
Designated Hitter 8