John Gibbons, baseball player, 1984-1986

John Gibbons

Born: 6/8/1962 in Great Falls, MT, USA

MLB Debut: 1984-04-11 | Final Game: 1986-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 187 lbs

Full name: John Michael Gibbons

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Biography

John Gibbons, born in 1962, was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues from 1984 to 1986. Primarily serving as a position player, Gibbons had a brief career that spanned parts of three seasons. Over the course of 18 games, he recorded 11 hits, including one home run, and drove in two runs, finishing with a batting average of .22. Despite not being a prolific offensive player, Gibbons' contributions came during a transitional period in baseball, as the game was evolving with the introduction of more dynamic playing styles and strategies. Gibbons' time in Major League Baseball was marked by limited opportunities, highlighting the competitive nature of the league during the mid-1980s. He did not record any stolen bases, but his experience and presence in the clubhouse underscored the importance of player development and mentorship in the sport. After retiring as a player, Gibbons would later make a name for himself in baseball as a manager, further contributing to the game and demonstrating his deep understanding of the sport. His journey illustrates the varied paths athletes can take within baseball, showcasing both playing and coaching careers.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
11.0 11.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.091 0.091 0.182 0.273

Pitching

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR BB SO ERA
7.0 0 0 2.0 2.0 0 0 0.0 30.0 14.0 1.0 1.0 0 0 0.33

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1941 11.0 11.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.091 0.091 0.182 0.273

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching

Season W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR BB SO ERA
1941 7.0 0 0 2.0 2.0 0 0 0.0 30.0 14.0 1.0 1.0 0 0 0.33

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
18 50 5 11 4 0 1 2 0 6 16 0.220 0.316 0.360 0.676 0.0

Career AVG .220 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 15.0% below league average.

Career OBP .316 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .360 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 7.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.676 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 5.4% 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
1984 NYN NL 10 31 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 3 11 0.065 — — — — 0.0
1986 NYN NL 8 19 4 9 4 0 1 1 0 3 5 0.474 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 17 14 87 10 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1984 NYN C 9 9 54 5 1 0
1986 NYN C 8 5 33 5 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 17

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1988 NYN NL $75,000
1986 NYN NL $65,000
Total Career Earnings $140,000