Robert Gaston

Born: 3/19/1910 in Chattanooga, TN, USA

Died: 2/11/2000 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Robert Roy Gaston

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Biography

Robert Gaston, born in 1910, is an active position player renowned for his resilience and adaptability on the baseball field. With a career spanning multiple decades, Gaston has played in 195 games, accumulating 128 hits and driving in 74 runs. His batting average stands at .23, a testament to his tenacity in an era where offensive production can be heavily challenged. Despite hitting only 2 home runs, Gaston's ability to contribute in other facets of the game, including a notable 1 stolen base, showcases his versatility as a player. As a veteran in the league, Gaston continues to impact the game not only through his on-field performance but also by serving as a mentor to younger players navigating the complexities of professional baseball. His career unfolds against a backdrop of evolving playing styles and strategies, reflecting a commitment to the sport that endears him to fans and teammates alike. As he remains active, Gaston's presence in the game is a bridge between eras, illustrating the enduring nature of baseball and the importance of veteran players in shaping the future of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
195	557	66	128	28	3	2	74	1	64	4	0.230	0.317	0.302	0.618	-516.7

Career AVG .230 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 13.5% below league average.

Career OBP .317 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .302 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 19.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.618 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — 12.5% 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
1932	HG	EWL	2	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1933	HG	NN2	5	12	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	3	0	0.083	—	—	—	—	0.0
1935	HG	NN2	15	25	3	5	2	0	0	2	0	2	0	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1939	HG	NN2	5	11	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.273	—	—	—	—	0.0
1940	HG	NN2	36	110	10	24	7	0	0	17	0	14	2	0.218	.267 (-18%)	.335 (-9%)	.387 (-27%)	.722 (-19%)	-330.4
1941	HG	NN2	45	148	17	36	4	2	2	17	0	9	1	0.243	.262 (-7%)	.332 (-14%)	.373 (-9%)	.705 (-12%)	-320.4
1942	HG	NN2	20	62	8	21	3	0	0	10	0	12	1	0.339	.253 (+34%)	.323 (+38%)	.349 (+11%)	.672 (+24%)	296.1
1943	HG	NN2	17	48	7	11	2	0	0	6	0	5	0	0.229	—	—	—	—	-102.3
1944	HG	NN2	20	59	8	13	4	1	0	10	0	6	0	0.220	.261 (-16%)	.325 (-4%)	.357 (-10%)	.683 (-7%)	-59.5
1945	HG	NN2	10	26	7	6	3	0	0	7	0	8	0	0.231	—	—	—	—	0.0
1947	HG	NN2	16	43	2	6	3	0	0	4	1	5	0	0.140	—	—	—	—	0.0
1948	HG	NN2	4	10	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2	7	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0.143

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1943	NWS	HG	1	4	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0.250
1942	NWS	HG	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	187	170	833	108	26	8
OF	4	0	1	0	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1932	HG	C	2	2	3	1	0	0
1933	HG	C	4	3	21	4	0	0
1933	HG	OF	1	0	0	0	1	0
1935	HG	C	12	8	42	4	1	1
1935	HG	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1939	HG	C	5	4	13	3	0	0
1940	HG	C	36	35	145	33	6	2
1941	HG	C	45	42	228	23	8	2
1942	HG	C	20	19	106	12	2	0
1943	HG	C	16	14	53	4	2	0
1944	HG	C	18	15	75	9	2	0
1944	HG	OF	1	0	1	0	0	0
1945	HG	C	9	9	61	7	3	1
1945	HG	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1947	HG	C	16	16	72	6	2	2
1948	HG	C	4	3	14	2	0	0