Norwood Gibson, baseball player, 1903-1906

Norwood Gibson

Born: 3/11/1877 in Peoria, IL, USA

Died: 7/7/1959 in Peoria, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1903-04-29 | Final Game: 1906-05-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Norwood Ringold Gibson

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Biography

Norwood Gibson was a talented pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. Born in 1877, Gibson's professional career spanned from 1903 to 1906, a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era into a more offensively-minded approach. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 34 wins and 32 losses, showcasing his competitiveness on the mound. Gibson posted a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 2.93, indicating his effectiveness as a pitcher in an era where run production was often scarce. He recorded a total of 258 strikeouts, reflecting his ability to overpower hitters and contribute significantly to his team's pitching staff. Despite not recording any saves, Gibson's presence on the mound was felt throughout his career, as he consistently demonstrated skill and determination. His contributions during a formative period in baseball history helped pave the way for future generations of pitchers.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
34 32 85 72 56 3 0 609.0 525 198 21 208 258 2.93 0

Career ERA 2.93 vs. league average 2.80 across their career seasons — near 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
1903 BOS AL 13 9 24 21 17 2 0 183.3 166 65 65 76 3.19 3.10 (-3%) -655.3
1904 BOS AL 17 14 33 32 29 1 0 273.0 216 67 81 112 2.21 2.66 (+17%) -1843.8
1905 BOS AL 4 7 23 17 9 0 0 134.0 118 55 55 67 3.69 2.82 (-31%) -3187.3
1906 BOS AL 0 2 5 2 1 0 0 18.7 25 11 7 3 5.30 2.68 (-98%) -889.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
86 203 15 28 2 2 0 6 0 21 94 0.138 0.222 0.167 0.390 -796.5

Career AVG .138 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 45.0% below league average.

Career OBP .222 vs. league average .308 across their career seasons — 27.8% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 48.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.390 vs. league average 0.634 across their career seasons — 38.5% 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
1903 BOS AL 25 64 8 17 2 2 0 4 0 5 30 0.266 .261 (+1%) .316 (+4%) .345 (+4%) .662 (+4%) 37.6
1904 BOS AL 33 92 5 6 0 0 0 2 0 11 48 0.065 .246 (-74%) .300 (-45%) .321 (-80%) .622 (-63%) -834.1
1905 BOS AL 23 42 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 15 0.095 — — — — 0.0
1906 BOS AL 5 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 85 51 26 169 13 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1903 BOS P 24 0 10 55 4 2
1904 BOS P 33 32 5 83 6 2
1905 BOS P 23 17 11 26 3 2
1906 BOS P 5 2 0 5 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 85

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Notre Dame South Bend IN 1895, 1896, 1897, 1898, 1899, 1900