Buddy Gilbert, baseball player, 1959-1959

Buddy Gilbert

Born: 7/26/1935 in Knoxville, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1959-09-09 | Final Game: 1959-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Drew Edward Gilbert

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Biography

Buddy Gilbert was a professional baseball player born in 1935, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball for a brief period during the 1959 season. Making his debut on September 9, 1959, Gilbert's time in the big leagues was short-lived, as he appeared in only seven games before concluding his career on September 27, 1959. Despite the limited opportunities, he managed to leave a mark with his power, hitting two home runs and driving in two runs during his tenure, showcasing a glimpse of his potential as a slugger. Gilbert's batting average was recorded at .150, and he finished his career with three hits in total. His performance occurred during a time when baseball was experiencing a transition, moving away from the deadball era and into a more offensively driven period. While his major league career was fleeting, Buddy Gilbert's story reflects the aspirations and challenges faced by many players striving to make an impact in the competitive landscape of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
7 20 4 3 0 0 2 2 0 3 4 0.150 0.261 0.450 0.711 0.0

Career AVG .150 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 41.6% below league average.

Career OBP .261 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 19.5% below league average.

Career SLG .450 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — +14.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.711 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — near 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
1959 CIN NL 7 20 4 3 0 0 2 2 0 3 4 0.150 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 6 6 15 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1959 CIN OF 6 6 15 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Right Field 6