Art Gardner, baseball player, 1975-1978

Art Gardner

Born: 9/21/1952 in Madden, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 1975-09-02 | Final Game: 1978-09-17

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Arthur Junior Gardner

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Biography

Art Gardner, born in 1952, was a professional baseball player who contributed to the sport during the late 1970s. His career spanned from 1975 to September 2, 1978, during which he played primarily as a position player. Over the course of 86 games, Gardner recorded 16 hits, 5 RBIs, and a batting average of .162. Although he did not hit any home runs, he did showcase his speed on the basepaths with 1 stolen base. Gardner's playing career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by evolving strategies and the gradual integration of diverse talent into Major League Baseball. While he may not have achieved the statistical milestones that define some of his contemporaries, his presence in the league during this period highlights the breadth of talent that contributed to the game’s development. After retiring from professional baseball, Gardner left behind a legacy that reflects the dedication and hard work of many players who competed in the challenging environment of the late 20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
86 99 12 16 0 0 0 5 1 4 25 0.162 0.210 0.162 0.371 -586.2

Career AVG .162 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 37.8% below league average.

Career OBP .210 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 35.9% below league average.

Career SLG .162 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 58.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.371 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — 47.8% 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
1975 HOU NL 13 31 3 6 0 0 0 2 1 1 8 0.194 — — — — 0.0
1977 HOU NL 66 65 7 10 0 0 0 3 0 3 15 0.154 .264 (-42%) .329 (-38%) .401 (-62%) .730 (-51%) -586.2
1978 SFG NL 7 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 34 15 45 1 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1975 HOU OF 8 7 14 0 0 0
1977 HOU OF 26 8 31 1 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 18
Center Field 10
Right Field 7