Jake Gibbs

Born: 11/7/1938 in Grenada, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 1962-09-11 | Final Game: 1971-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Jerry Dean Gibbs

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Biography

Jake Gibbs was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1962 to 1971. Born in 1938, Gibbs played primarily as a position player during a time when the game was evolving, transitioning from the traditional approaches of the deadball era to a more power-oriented style of play. Over the course of his career, he participated in 538 games, where he accumulated 382 hits, 25 home runs, and 146 runs batted in, finishing with a batting average of .233. His ability to steal bases was notable, as he recorded 28 stolen bases, showcasing his agility and speed on the field. Gibbs played in an era marked by significant changes within the sport, including the integration of players from diverse backgrounds and the increasing emphasis on athleticism. While he may not have been among the league's most prominent stars, his contributions to his teams reflected the hard-nosed, gritty style of play that characterized baseball during the late 1960s and early 1970s. After his retirement on September 29, 1971, Gibbs remained a respected figure in baseball, remembered for his dedication and versatility as a player.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
538	1639	157	382	53	8	25	146	28	120	231	0.233	0.289	0.321	0.610	-2585.6

Career AVG .233 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 6.0% below league average.

Career OBP .289 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 7.8% below league average.

Career SLG .321 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — 13.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.610 vs. league average 0.685 across their career seasons — 10.9% 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
1962	NYY	AL	2	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1963	NYY	AL	4	8	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1964	NYY	AL	3	6	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1965	NYY	AL	37	68	6	15	1	0	2	7	0	4	20	0.221	.245 (-10%)	.310 (-14%)	.371 (-13%)	.682 (-14%)	-165.3
1966	NYY	AL	62	182	19	47	6	0	3	20	5	19	16	0.258	.248 (+4%)	.309 (+6%)	.376 (-9%)	.685 (-3%)	-33.5
1967	NYY	AL	116	374	33	87	7	1	4	25	7	28	57	0.233	.242 (-4%)	.306 (-5%)	.357 (-19%)	.663 (-13%)	-794.2
1968	NYY	AL	124	423	31	90	12	3	3	29	9	27	68	0.213	.236 (-10%)	.298 (-10%)	.340 (-19%)	.638 (-15%)	-1041.1
1969	NYY	AL	71	219	18	49	9	2	0	18	3	23	30	0.224	.248 (-10%)	.320 (-8%)	.369 (-23%)	.689 (-16%)	-625.1
1970	NYY	AL	49	153	23	46	9	2	8	26	2	7	14	0.301	.253 (+18%)	.325 (+2%)	.385 (+41%)	.711 (+23%)	502.4
1971	NYY	AL	70	206	23	45	9	0	5	21	2	12	23	0.218	.249 (-12%)	.316 (-15%)	.365 (-8%)	.682 (-11%)	-428.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
C	459	426	2441	209	37	27

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1962	NYA	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1963	NYA	C	1	1	5	0	0	0
1964	NYA	C	2	1	10	0	0	0
1965	NYA	C	21	15	106	10	1	1
1966	NYA	C	54	49	295	27	4	4
1967	NYA	C	99	93	582	55	16	7
1968	NYA	C	121	111	642	55	6	7
1969	NYA	C	66	66	364	31	4	6
1970	NYA	C	44	42	208	19	3	1
1971	NYA	C	51	48	229	12	3	1