Joe Gaines

Born: 11/22/1936 in Bryan, TX, USA

Died: 5/30/2023 in Oakland, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1960-06-29 | Final Game: 1966-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Arnesta Joe Gaines

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Biography

Joe Gaines was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 1960 to 1966. Born in 1936, Gaines made his mark as a position player in Major League Baseball during an era characterized by both the emergence of powerful hitters and a shift towards more athletic play styles. Over his career, he appeared in 362 games, showcasing his versatility on the field. Gaines concluded his time in the majors with 186 hits, 21 home runs, and 95 RBIs, culminating in a career batting average of .241. His speed on the bases was evident with 14 stolen bases, indicating his ability to contribute not just with his bat but also with his agility. Although he played in a competitive era, Gaines carved out a niche for himself, displaying the grit and determination that defined many players of his time. His contributions to the teams he played for helped shape the landscape of baseball in the early 1960s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
362	771	104	186	25	9	21	95	14	81	197	0.241	0.316	0.379	0.695	468.7

Career AVG .241 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .316 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .379 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.695 vs. league average 0.699 across their career seasons — near 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
1960	CIN	NL	11	15	2	3	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1961	CIN	NL	5	3	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1962	CIN	NL	64	52	12	12	3	0	1	7	0	8	16	0.231	.257 (-10%)	.326 (+2%)	.393 (-12%)	.719 (-6%)	-32.6
1963	BAL	AL	66	126	24	36	4	1	6	20	2	20	39	0.286	.246 (+16%)	.308 (+23%)	.371 (+28%)	.680 (+26%)	605.8
1964	BAL	AL	16	26	2	4	0	0	1	2	0	3	7	0.154	—	—	—	—	0.0
1964	HOU	NL	89	307	37	78	9	7	7	34	8	27	69	0.254	.250 (+1%)	.312 (+2%)	.377 (+5%)	.690 (+4%)	0.0
1965	HOU	NL	100	229	21	52	8	1	6	31	4	18	59	0.227	.245 (-8%)	.310 (-7%)	.371 (-6%)	.682 (-6%)	-273.4
1966	HOU	NL	11	13	4	1	1	0	0	0	0	3	5	0.077	—	—	—	—	0.0