Gil Gallagher, baseball player, 1922-1922

Gil Gallagher

Born: 9/5/1896 in Washington, DC, USA

Died: 1/6/1957 in Washington, DC, USA

MLB Debut: 1922-09-13 | Final Game: 1922-10-01

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Lawrence Kirby Gallagher

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Biography

Gil Gallagher was a professional baseball player born in 1896, whose brief career in Major League Baseball spanned from September 13, 1922, to October 1, 1922. Primarily serving as a position player, Gallagher made a modest impact on the field, appearing in 7 games. During his time in the league, he recorded 1 hit and drove in 2 runs, finishing his short stint with a batting average of .045. His performance included no home runs or stolen bases, highlighting the challenges he faced at the highest level of the sport. Gallagher’s career occurred during the early 1920s, a period marked by a transition in baseball as offensive production began to surge post-Deadball Era. While Gallagher's numbers may not reflect the era's offensive explosion, his presence in the majors during this time underscores the competitive nature of the sport, where many players vied for limited opportunities. Despite his brief tenure, Gallagher remains a part of baseball history, illustrating the diverse backgrounds and stories of players in the league's storied past.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
7 22 1 1 1 0 0 2 0 1 7 0.045 0.087 0.091 0.178 0.0

Career AVG .045 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 84.1% below league average.

Career OBP .087 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 74.9% below league average.

Career SLG .091 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 77.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.178 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — 76.1% 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
1922 BSN NL 7 22 1 1 1 0 0 2 0 1 7 0.045 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 6 0 4 21 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1922 BSN SS 6 0 4 21 3 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 6