Hank Gastright

Born: 3/29/1865 in Covington, KY, USA

Died: 10/9/1937 in Cold Spring, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1889-04-19 | Final Game: 1896-06-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Henry Carl Gastright

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Biography

Hank Gastright was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century, leaving his mark on the game from 1889 to 1896. Born in 1865, Gastright played during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the evolution of pitching techniques and the increasing professionalism of the sport. Throughout his career, he compiled a record of 72-63, demonstrating his competitiveness and skill on the mound. With an earned run average (ERA) of 4.2, he showcased his ability to navigate the challenges of the game, while accumulating a notable total of 514 strikeouts, indicating his proficiency in overpowering batters. Gastright's contributions to the teams he played for were significant, as he not only delivered strong performances but also added depth to the pitching rotations of his time. He recorded two saves in his career, highlighting his versatility and ability to close out games when needed. As a player of the late 1800s, Gastright experienced the transition from the deadball era toward the more offensive-oriented play that would define the following decades. His legacy remains a testament to the foundational years of baseball, as players like him paved the way for future generations in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
72	63	171	143	121	6	2	1301.3	1337	607	39	584	514	4.20	0

Career ERA 4.20 vs. league average 4.06 across their career seasons — near 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
1889	CL6	AA	10	16	32	26	21	0	0	222.7	255	113	104	115	4.57	3.93 (-16%)	142.2
1890	CL6	AA	30	14	48	45	41	4	0	401.3	312	131	135	199	2.94	3.88 (+24%)	6113.5
1891	CL6	AA	12	19	35	33	28	1	0	283.7	280	119	136	109	3.78	3.52 (-7%)	-827.2
1892	WAS	NL	3	3	11	8	6	0	0	79.7	94	45	38	32	5.08	3.28 (-55%)	-772.5
1893	PIT	NL	3	1	9	5	3	0	0	59.0	74	41	39	12	6.25	4.66 (-34%)	-1455.5
1893	BSN	NL	12	4	19	18	16	0	0	156.0	179	89	76	27	5.13	4.66 (-10%)	-2514.8
1894	BRO	NL	2	6	16	8	6	1	2	93.0	135	66	55	20	6.39	5.33 (-20%)	-394.4
1896	CIN	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	6.0	8	3	1	0	4.50	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
173	544	52	101	11	8	0	56	6	43	54	0.186	0.248	0.235	0.483	-2081.5

Career AVG .186 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 31.0% below league average.

Career OBP .248 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 27.5% below league average.

Career SLG .235 vs. league average .365 across their career seasons — 35.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.483 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — 31.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1889	CL6	AA	32	94	5	17	0	1	11	2	3	24	0.181	.263 (-31%)	.334 (-36%)	.357 (-43%)	.691 (-40%)	-623.3
1890	CL6	AA	48	169	18	36	2	2	21	1	13	0	0.213	.260 (-18%)	.336 (-19%)	.351 (-29%)	.687 (-24%)	-696.9
1891	CL6	AA	35	117	11	23	2	4	10	2	12	20	0.197	.254 (-23%)	.331 (-18%)	.343 (-18%)	.675 (-18%)	-372.3
1892	WAS	NL	12	29	1	4	1	1	2	0	5	0	0.138	—	—	—	—	0.0
1893	PIT	NL	9	24	2	1	0	0	0	0	2	2	0.042	—	—	—	—	0.0
1893	BSN	NL	20	68	11	13	3	0	10	0	6	5	0.191	.279 (-32%)	.356 (-28%)	.379 (-38%)	.735 (-33%)	0.0
1894	BRO	NL	16	41	4	7	3	0	2	1	2	3	0.171	—	—	—	—	0.0
1896	CIN	NL	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0