Ernest Gatewood

Born: 10/15/1890 in Washington, DC, USA

Died: 8/21/1949 in Asheville, NC, USA

Throws: R

Full name: Ernest Willis Gatewood

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Biography

Ernest Gatewood, born in 1890, is an active player in professional baseball, currently serving as a position player. Throughout his career, he has participated in 209 games, where he has recorded 131 hits and driven in 61 runs, showcasing his contributions to his team's offensive efforts. Despite not hitting any home runs, Gatewood has demonstrated his speed on the bases with a total of 11 stolen bases. His career batting average stands at .202, reflecting the challenges he faces in consistently connecting with the ball in a game that is increasingly dominated by power hitters. Playing in an era where the game emphasizes both traditional skills and evolving strategies, Gatewood's role as a position player underscores the importance of versatility and grit. As he continues his career, he navigates the complexities of modern baseball, contributing to his team's dynamics with hustle and determination. His journey through the league highlights the ongoing evolution of the sport, as he represents a blend of the game's rich history and its current landscape.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
209	650	62	131	10	5	0	61	11	55	2	0.202	0.265	0.232	0.497	-2737.8

Career AVG .202 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — 25.8% below league average.

Career OBP .265 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 20.7% below league average.

Career SLG .232 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 37.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.497 vs. league average 0.703 across their career seasons — 29.3% 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
1915	NLG	EAS	2	7	0	3	0	0	2	0	0	0	0.429	—	—	—	—	0.0
1916	NLS	EAS	2	6	1	2	0	0	1	0	1	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1916	BRG	EAS	23	77	12	15	0	1	6	3	10	0	0.195	.248 (-22%)	.314 (-6%)	.326 (-32%)	.640 (-19%)	0.0
1917	BRG	EAS	24	83	3	17	1	1	8	2	8	0	0.205	.248 (-18%)	.312 (-12%)	.323 (-25%)	.635 (-19%)	-225.3
1918	BRG	EAS	2	10	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1919	BRG	EAS	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1919	AC	EAS	20	64	5	9	2	1	3	0	6	0	0.141	.262 (-46%)	.322 (-34%)	.347 (-42%)	.670 (-38%)	0.0
1920	BRG	EAS	15	54	1	7	0	0	1	0	3	0	0.130	.271 (-52%)	.331 (-47%)	.363 (-64%)	.694 (-56%)	-476.7
1921	BRG	EAS	2	6	2	1	0	0	1	0	1	0	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1921	AC	EAS	9	21	4	6	0	0	3	1	5	0	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0
1922	NLG	IND	8	20	4	3	1	0	3	2	1	0	0.150	—	—	—	—	0.0
1924	ACB	ECL	39	129	15	27	3	0	14	1	8	1	0.209	.283 (-26%)	.345 (-26%)	.389 (-40%)	.734 (-34%)	-749.1
1925	ACB	ECL	31	90	5	22	2	0	11	2	5	0	0.244	.288 (-15%)	.349 (-19%)	.407 (-35%)	.756 (-27%)	-422.5
1926	ACB	ECL	25	65	7	14	0	2	5	0	5	1	0.215	.279 (-23%)	.345 (-21%)	.390 (-29%)	.735 (-25%)	-290.5
1927	ACB	ECL	6	15	3	3	1	0	3	0	2	0	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	35	3	310	15	2	20
3B	3	2	1	3	0	1
C	162	98	671	132	29	6
OF	8	2	9	0	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1915	NLG	C	2	0	17	2	2	0
1916	NLS	C	1	0	5	0	2	0
1916	NLS	OF	1	0	1	0	1	0
1916	BRG	1B	16	0	138	5	1	10
1916	BRG	C	6	0	37	4	0	1
1916	BRG	OF	3	0	5	0	1	0
1917	BRG	1B	12	0	115	9	1	8
1917	BRG	C	14	0	73	17	4	0
1917	BRG	OF	1	0	1	0	0	0
1918	BRG	1B	2	0	26	0	0	2
1919	BRG	C	1	1	2	1	0	0
1919	AC	C	20	18	119	22	3	2
1920	BRG	3B	1	0	1	0	0	0
1920	BRG	C	14	14	79	12	0	0
1920	BRG	OF	1	1	1	0	0	0
1921	BRG	C	2	2	7	1	0	0
1921	AC	1B	2	1	16	1	0	0
1921	AC	3B	2	2	0	3	0	1
1921	AC	C	4	3	11	6	1	0
1921	AC	OF	1	1	1	0	0	0
1922	NLG	C	8	5	33	11	2	1
1924	ACB	C	38	34	171	43	13	0
1925	ACB	1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1925	ACB	C	25	0	0	0	0	0
1925	ACB	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1926	ACB	1B	2	2	15	0	0	0
1926	ACB	C	22	17	104	10	1	2
1927	ACB	C	5	4	13	3	1	0