Geronimo Gil, baseball player, 2001-2007

Geronimo Gil

Born: 8/7/1975 in Estacion Lagunas, Oaxaca, México

MLB Debut: 2001-09-08 | Final Game: 2007-08-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 240 lbs

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Biography

Geronimo Gil, born in 1975, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2007. Known for his versatility as a position player, Gil appeared in 277 games throughout his career. He showcased a powerful swing, amassing 189 hits and hitting 19 home runs, while driving in 88 runs. Despite facing challenges at the plate, as evidenced by a career batting average of .23, he contributed to his teams with grit and determination. During his time in the league, Gil played in an era characterized by the ongoing evolution of player performance and strategy. While he may not have been a household name, his journey through the majors reflected the competitive spirit of the game and the opportunities available to players during the early 2000s. Alongside his offensive contributions, he demonstrated speed on the bases, recording 2 stolen bases, underscoring his all-around capabilities as a player. Gil's legacy is one of resilience, having navigated the complexities of professional baseball during a transformative period in the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
277 820 67 189 30 0 19 88 2 47 162 0.230 0.276 0.337 0.613 -2685.7

Career AVG .230 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 12.9% below league average.

Career OBP .276 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 17.0% below league average.

Career SLG .337 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 20.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.613 vs. league average 0.755 across their career seasons — 18.9% 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
2001 BAL AL 17 58 3 17 2 0 0 6 0 5 7 0.293 .263 (+11%) .332 (+11%) .426 (-23%) .758 (-8%) -46.6
2002 BAL AL 125 422 33 98 19 0 12 45 2 21 88 0.232 .261 (-11%) .331 (-19%) .416 (-13%) .747 (-15%) -1389.0
2003 BAL AL 54 169 22 40 4 0 3 16 0 12 34 0.237 .264 (-10%) .332 (-10%) .422 (-26%) .754 (-19%) -541.8
2004 BAL AL 12 32 1 9 2 0 0 4 0 3 5 0.281 — — — — 0.0
2005 BAL AL 64 125 7 24 3 0 4 17 0 5 23 0.192 .264 (-27%) .330 (-33%) .418 (-26%) .749 (-29%) -708.3
2007 COL NL 5 14 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0.071 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 272 236 1537 136 14 24

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2001 BAL C 17 17 121 10 2 1
2002 BAL C 125 122 740 60 4 14
2003 BAL C 53 49 326 34 6 3
2004 BAL C 11 8 64 4 0 1
2005 BAL C 62 37 265 25 2 5
2007 COL C 4 3 21 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 272

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2005 BAL AL $342,500
2003 BAL AL $330,000
2002 BAL AL $200,000
Total Career Earnings $872,500