Sam Gibson

Born: 8/5/1899 in King, NC, USA

Died: 1/31/1983 in High Point, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1926-04-19 | Final Game: 1932-09-18

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 198 lbs

Full name: Samuel Braxton Gibson

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Biography

Sam Gibson, born in 1899, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1926 to 1932. He played during a transformative era in baseball, where the game was shifting towards a more offensive style, yet Gibson remained a reliable arm on the mound. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 32 wins and 38 losses, alongside an earned run average (ERA) of 4.28. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded 208 strikeouts, demonstrating his skill in overpowering hitters during a time when pitching was evolving. Gibson also contributed to his teams with five saves, showcasing his versatility and capability to perform in high-pressure situations. His career, marked by competitive play, reflected the increasing importance of specialized roles in pitching as the game progressed. While Gibson may not be among the most famous names in baseball history, his contributions during the late 1920s and early 1930s helped shape the landscape of pitching in an era that was witnessing the rise of offensive powerhouses.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
3.0	3.0	0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.333	0.333	0.333	0.666

Pitching

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA
3.0	0	0	2.0	1.0	0	0	0.0	13.0	13.0	5.0	0	0	0	5.40

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1931	3.0	3.0	0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.333	0.333	0.333	0.666
1944	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching

Season	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA
1931	3.0	0	0	1.0	1.0	0	0	0.0	8.0	8.0	0	0	0	0	0.00
1944	0	0	0	1.0	0	0	0	0.0	5.0	5.0	5.0	0	0	0	135.00

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
32	38	131	75	33	4	5	588.3	676	280	27	250	208	4.28	0

Career ERA 4.28 vs. league average 4.24 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
1926	DET	AL	12	9	35	24	16	2	2	196.3	199	76	75	61	3.48	4.11 (+15%)	123.2
1927	DET	AL	11	12	33	26	11	0	0	184.7	201	78	86	76	3.80	4.08 (+7%)	-1657.3
1928	DET	AL	5	8	20	18	5	1	0	119.7	155	72	53	29	5.42	4.13 (-31%)	-1271.5
1930	NYY	AL	0	1	2	2	0	0	0	6.0	14	10	6	3	15.00	—	-
1932	NY1	NL	4	8	41	5	1	1	3	81.7	107	44	30	39	4.85	4.13 (-18%)	-696.2

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
132	202	17	50	9	0	0	14	0	3	14	0.248	0.259	0.292	0.551	-708.8

Career AVG .248 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 12.3% below league average.

Career OBP .259 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 25.0% below league average.

Career SLG .292 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 26.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.551 vs. league average 0.744 across their career seasons — 26.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1926	DET	AL	36	72	6	18	4	2	1	4	0.250	.279 (-11%)	.345 (-25%)	.390 (-22%)	.735 (-23%)	-303.5
1927	DET	AL	33	66	6	14	4	4	0	8	0.212	.282 (-25%)	.344 (-38%)	.392 (-31%)	.736 (-34%)	-405.3
1928	DET	AL	20	42	4	12	1	6	2	2	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0
1930	NYY	AL	2	3	0	1	0	1	0	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1932	NY1	NL	41	19	1	5	0	1	0	0	0.263	—	—	—	—	0.0