Benji Gil, baseball player, 1993-2003

Benji Gil

Born: 10/6/1972 in Tijuana, Baja California, México

MLB Debut: 1993-04-05 | Final Game: 2003-07-31

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Romar Benjamin Gil

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Biography

Benji Gil was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 2003. Born in 1972, Gil was primarily a position player known for his versatility on the field. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 604 games, where he recorded 381 hits and showcased his power with 32 home runs. His offensive contributions also included 171 RBIs and a batting average of .237, alongside 24 stolen bases, indicating his ability to contribute both at the plate and on the base paths. Gil played during a transformative era in baseball, marked by significant changes in player performance and the evolution of the game. While he may not have been a household name, his skills and dedication earned him a respected role within the teams he played for. His tenure in the league included stints with several clubs, where he provided solid defense and reliable hitting, contributing to the dynamics of the teams he was part of. Though his statistics may not reflect the superstar status of some contemporaries, Gil's impact on the game and his commitment to his craft made him a valued player during his years in the majors.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
604 1610 158 381 75 12 32 171 24 102 448 0.237 0.283 0.358 0.641 -5343.8

Career AVG .237 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 11.0% below league average.

Career OBP .283 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 15.9% below league average.

Career SLG .358 vs. league average .421 across their career seasons — 15.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.641 vs. league average 0.757 across their career seasons — 15.4% 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
1993 TEX AL 22 57 3 7 0 0 0 2 1 5 22 0.123 .265 (-54%) .332 (-42%) .403 (-70%) .735 (-57%) -538.5
1995 TEX AL 130 415 36 91 20 3 9 46 2 26 147 0.219 .266 (-18%) .337 (-21%) .417 (-17%) .755 (-19%) -1718.5
1996 TEX AL 5 5 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0.400 — — — — 0.0
1997 TEX AL 110 317 35 71 13 2 5 31 1 17 96 0.224 .266 (-16%) .336 (-22%) .419 (-22%) .756 (-22%) -1498.4
2000 LAA AL 110 301 28 72 14 1 6 23 10 30 59 0.239 .270 (-12%) .344 (-8%) .437 (-19%) .782 (-14%) -872.5
2001 LAA AL 104 260 33 77 15 4 8 39 3 14 57 0.296 .263 (+12%) .332 (-1%) .426 (+12%) .758 (+6%) 236.2
2002 LAA AL 61 130 11 37 8 1 3 20 2 5 33 0.285 .261 (+9%) .331 (-7%) .416 (+3%) .747 (-1%) -86.1
2003 LAA AL 62 125 12 24 5 1 1 9 5 4 33 0.192 .264 (-27%) .332 (-36%) .422 (-36%) .754 (-36%) -865.9

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
6 12 2 8 1 0 0 1 0 2 0.667

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2002 ALCS ANA 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
2002 ALDS1 ANA 2 5 1 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 0.800
2002 WS ANA 3 5 1 4 1 0 0 0 0 1 0.800

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 36 15 121 15 1 15
2B 82 66 123 192 6 49
3B 4 1 2 2 0 1
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
SS 435 392 680 1256 77 276

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1993 TEX SS 22 20 27 76 5 10
1995 TEX SS 130 126 226 408 17 95
1996 TEX SS 5 2 5 7 1 0
1997 TEX SS 106 100 163 328 19 71
2000 ANA 1B 3 0 4 0 0 0
2000 ANA 2B 7 6 20 19 0 10
2000 ANA SS 94 84 140 260 18 59
2001 ANA 1B 18 9 69 8 0 7
2001 ANA 2B 21 16 30 53 3 14
2001 ANA OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
2001 ANA SS 44 40 78 110 11 24
2002 ANA 1B 10 5 33 3 1 6
2002 ANA 2B 26 22 41 58 1 11
2002 ANA SS 14 7 16 32 2 5
2003 ANA 1B 5 1 15 4 0 2
2003 ANA 2B 28 22 32 62 2 14
2003 ANA 3B 4 1 2 2 0 1
2003 ANA SS 20 13 25 35 4 12

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 36
Second Base 82
Third Base 4
Shortstop 435
Center Field 1
Designated Hitter 36

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2003 ANA AL $725,000
2002 ANA AL $400,000
2001 ANA AL $350,000
2000 ANA AL $225,000
1997 TEX AL $200,000
1996 TEX AL $200,000
1995 TEX AL $130,000
1994 TEX AL $111,500
1993 TEX AL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $2,450,500