Charlie Gilbert

Born: 7/8/1919 in New Orleans, LA, USA

Died: 8/13/1983 in New Orleans, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1940-04-16 | Final Game: 1947-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Charles Mader Gilbert

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Biography

Charlie Gilbert was a professional baseball player born in 1919, whose career spanned from 1940 to 1947. Primarily serving as a position player, Gilbert played a total of 364 games in Major League Baseball. He recorded 195 hits throughout his career, showcasing his ability to make contact with the ball despite a batting average of .229. Gilbert contributed offensively with 5 home runs and 55 RBIs, along with 7 stolen bases, demonstrating some speed on the bases during his time in the league. Competing in an era characterized by the tail end of the pre-integration period, Gilbert's playing years coincided with significant transitions in the game. While he may not have achieved the star status of some of his contemporaries, his dedication and contributions as a reliable player were notable. His career unfolded during a time when the sport was evolving, setting the stage for the explosive growth of baseball in the years to follow. Gilbert's legacy remains a testament to the many players who contributed to the fabric of Major League Baseball in the mid-20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
364	852	109	195	27	9	5	55	7	86	82	0.229	0.302	0.299	0.601	-1747.8

Career AVG .229 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.

Career OBP .302 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 8.6% below league average.

Career SLG .299 vs. league average .365 across their career seasons — 18.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.601 vs. league average 0.696 across their career seasons — 13.6% 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
1940	BRO	NL	57	142	23	35	9	1	2	8	0	8	13	0.246	.267 (-8%)	.335 (-14%)	.387 (-6%)	.722 (-10%)	-284.0
1941	CHC	NL	39	86	11	24	2	1	0	12	1	11	6	0.279	.262 (+6%)	.332 (+8%)	.373 (-13%)	.705 (-3%)	-8.2
1942	CHC	NL	74	179	18	33	6	3	0	7	1	25	24	0.184	.253 (-27%)	.323 (-12%)	.349 (-28%)	.672 (-20%)	-603.4
1943	CHC	NL	8	20	1	3	0	0	0	0	1	3	3	0.150	—	—	—	—	0.0
1946	CHC	NL	15	13	2	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	4	0.077	—	—	—	—	0.0
1946	PHI	NL	88	260	34	63	5	2	1	17	3	25	18	0.242	.256 (-6%)	.328 (-5%)	.358 (-20%)	.687 (-12%)	0.0
1947	PHI	NL	83	152	20	36	5	2	2	10	1	13	14	0.237	.262 (-10%)	.336 (-11%)	.376 (-11%)	.712 (-11%)	-317.0