Derrick Gibson, baseball player, 1998-1999

Derrick Gibson

Born: 2/5/1975 in Winter Haven, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1998-09-08 | Final Game: 1999-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 244 lbs

Full name: Derrick Lamont Gibson

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Biography

Derrick Gibson was an American professional baseball player born in 1975, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) for a brief but impactful career from 1998 to 1999. Over the course of 17 games, Gibson showcased his offensive abilities, finishing his career with a batting average of .286. He recorded 14 hits, including 2 home runs and 8 runs batted in (RBIs), highlighting his capability to contribute effectively during his time on the field. Gibson's playing career took place during a transitional era in baseball, marked by both the rise of performance-enhancing drugs and changes in player dynamics following the integration of the game. Despite the limited number of games he played, his achievements indicate a solid offensive skill set that allowed him to make a notable impact within his short tenure in the majors. His experience in the league, while brief, reflected the competitive nature of the sport during the late 1990s, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
17 49 6 14 2 0 2 8 0 1 11 0.286 0.327 0.449 0.776 0.0

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — +6.3% above league average.

Career OBP .327 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .449 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — +5.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.776 vs. league average 0.767 across their career seasons — near 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
1998 COL NL 7 21 4 9 1 0 0 2 0 1 4 0.429 — — — — 0.0
1999 COL NL 10 28 2 5 1 0 2 6 0 0 7 0.179 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 17 13 26 4 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1998 COL OF 7 6 11 2 1 0
1999 COL OF 10 7 15 2 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 7
Right Field 10

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2000 FLO NL $208,000
Total Career Earnings $208,000