Frank Gibson

Born: 9/27/1890 in Omaha, NE, USA

Died: 4/27/1961 in Edna, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-04-22 | Final Game: 1927-10-02

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 172 lbs

Full name: Frank Gilbert Gibson

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Biography

Frank Gibson, born in 1890, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball who had a career spanning from 1913 to 1927. Over the course of 471 games, Gibson established himself as a reliable hitter, accumulating 317 hits with a commendable batting average of .274. His offensive contributions included 8 home runs and 146 runs batted in (RBIs), showcasing his ability to drive in runs during critical moments of games. Additionally, Gibson exhibited speed on the bases, recording 12 stolen bases throughout his career. Gibson played during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively driven game. His consistent performance and versatility on the field made him a respected player among his peers. Although he may not be as widely remembered as some of his contemporaries, Frank Gibson's contributions to the game reflect the evolution of baseball during the early 20th century, highlighting the blend of skill and strategy that characterized the sport during his playing days.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
471	1155	121	317	57	19	8	146	12	55	127	0.274	0.310	0.377	0.688	-1745.8

Career AVG .274 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .310 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 9.7% below league average.

Career SLG .377 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.688 vs. league average 0.734 across their career seasons — 6.3% 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
1913	DET	AL	23	57	8	8	1	0	0	2	2	3	9	0.140	.259 (-46%)	.325 (-40%)	.345 (-54%)	.670 (-47%)	-418.8
1921	BSN	NL	63	125	14	33	5	4	2	13	0	3	17	0.264	.286 (-8%)	.344 (-15%)	.395 (+5%)	.739 (-4%)	-152.1
1922	BSN	NL	66	164	15	49	7	2	3	20	4	10	27	0.299	.285 (+5%)	.345 (-2%)	.397 (+6%)	.743 (+2%)	41.5
1923	BSN	NL	41	50	13	15	1	0	0	5	0	7	7	0.300	.282 (+6%)	.344 (+12%)	.390 (-18%)	.734 (-4%)	-1.6
1924	BSN	NL	90	229	25	71	15	6	1	30	1	10	23	0.310	.283 (+9%)	.345 (-1%)	.389 (+13%)	.734 (+7%)	188.2
1925	BSN	NL	104	316	36	88	23	5	2	50	3	15	28	0.278	.288 (-3%)	.349 (-10%)	.407 (-1%)	.756 (-5%)	-450.5
1926	BSN	NL	24	47	3	16	4	0	0	7	0	4	6	0.340	—	—	—	—	92.3
1927	BSN	NL	60	167	7	37	1	2	0	19	2	3	10	0.222	.282 (-21%)	.344 (-32%)	.392 (-36%)	.736 (-34%)	-1044.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
1B	32	273	13	7	18
3B	2	3	3	1	0
C	301	879	231	38	27
OF	2	0	0	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1913	DET	C	19	57	17	7	1
1913	DET	OF	2	0	0	1	0
1921	BSN	C	41	111	31	3	4
1922	BSN	1B	20	162	9	3	9
1922	BSN	C	29	83	19	2	5
1923	BSN	C	20	31	5	3	1
1924	BSN	1B	10	106	3	4	9
1924	BSN	3B	2	3	3	1	0
1924	BSN	C	46	159	52	6	4
1925	BSN	1B	2	5	1	0	0
1925	BSN	C	86	271	60	11	7
1926	BSN	C	13	37	12	0	2
1927	BSN	C	47	130	35	6	3