Herbert Gay

Born: 1/25/1909 in Fort Gaines, GA, USA

Died: 1979 in Hempstead, NY, USA

Height: 6'0" | Weight: 152 lbs

Full name: Herbert Wimble Gay

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Biography

Herbert Gay, born in 1909, is an active pitcher known for his tenacity on the mound and his contributions to the game in the modern era. With a career record of 2-3, Gay showcases a competitive spirit as he continues to navigate the challenges of professional baseball. His earned run average (ERA) stands at 6.14, reflecting the ups and downs that many pitchers face throughout their careers. Despite the struggles, he has recorded 14 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to overpower hitters and contribute to his team's efforts. As an ongoing player in a rapidly evolving sport, Gay's career unfolds during a time when pitching styles and strategies are constantly being redefined. His role is critical, as he aims to improve his performance and solidify his place within the league. Gay's journey reflects the determination and hard work required to succeed in baseball, and he continues to be a figure of interest for fans and historians alike, eager to see how his story develops in the seasons to come.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 3 15 10 3 0 0 55.7 69 38 5 34 14 6.14 0

Career ERA 6.14 vs. league average 4.70 across their career seasons — 30.8% worse than 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
1929 CAG NNL 1 1 9 5 1 0 0 30.3 30 21 24 9 6.23 4.60 (-35%) -1532.5
1930 BBB NNL 1 0 3 3 1 0 0 13.7 18 8 4 1 5.27 4.80 (-10%) 158.0
1930 BBS IND 0 2 3 2 1 0 0 11.7 21 9 6 4 6.94 4.80 (-45%) -553.5

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
16 18 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0.056 0.150 0.056 0.206 0.0

Career AVG .056 vs. league average .292 across their career seasons — 80.9% below league average.

Career OBP .150 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 57.6% below league average.

Career SLG .056 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 86.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.206 vs. league average 0.776 across their career seasons — 73.5% 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
1929 CAG NNL 10 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1930 BBB NNL 3 4 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1930 BBS IND 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 16 11 1 10 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1929 CAG P 10 6 0 9 1 0
1930 BBB P 3 3 0 0 0 0
1930 BBS P 3 2 1 1 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 16