Nemo Gaines

Born: 12/23/1897 in Alexandria, VA, USA

Died: 1/26/1979 in Warrenton, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1921-06-26 | Final Game: 1921-07-16

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Willard Roland Gaines

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Biography

Nemo Gaines, born in 1897, was a position player who had a brief stint in Major League Baseball during the early 1920s. His career spanned from June 26, 1921, to July 16, 1921, during a transformative period in baseball characterized by the post-Deadball Era, which saw an increase in offensive play and a focus on power hitting. Despite the historical significance of the era, Gaines's time on the field was limited, as he played in only four games at the major league level. Throughout his short career, Gaines did not manage to secure a hit, finishing with a batting average of 0.0 and no home runs or RBIs. This lack of statistical contribution does not diminish his place in baseball history, as he represents the many players who aspired to make their mark in the competitive landscape of early 20th-century baseball, yet faced challenges that kept them from sustaining a longer career. Gaines remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the fleeting nature of opportunity in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	4	0	0	0	0	4.7	5	0	0	2	1	0.00	0

Career ERA 0.00 vs. league average 4.02 across their career seasons — 100.0% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1921	WSN	AL	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	4.7	5	0	2	1	0.00	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.740 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1921	WSN	AL	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	4	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1921	WS1	P	4	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	4

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
United States Naval Academy	Annapolis	MD	1918, 1919, 1920, 1921