Harry Gilbert

Born: 7/8/1868 in Pottstown, PA, USA

Died: 12/23/1909 in Pottstown, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-06-23 | Final Game: 1890-06-23

Height: 5'6" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Harry H. Gilbert

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Biography

Harry Gilbert was a professional baseball player who made his mark during the early years of Major League Baseball. Born in 1868, he played as a position player in the 1890 season, participating in only two games on June 23. Despite the brevity of his career, Gilbert recorded two hits, resulting in a batting average of 0.25. He did not hit any home runs or drive in runs during his time on the field, and he did not attempt any stolen bases. Gilbert's career unfolded during a formative period in baseball history, a time when the sport was evolving rapidly in terms of rules, playing styles, and fan engagement. Although his time in the spotlight was short, he contributed to the rich tapestry of the game in its early stages, exemplifying the spirit of perseverance and competition that characterized the players of his era. His brief stint in Major League Baseball remains a testament to the countless athletes who have aspired to play at the highest level, regardless of their ultimate impact on the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	8	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.250	0.250	0.250	0.500	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 25.8% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 28.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — 27.3% 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
1890	PIT	NL	2	8	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	2	0	1	5	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1890	PIT	2B	2	0	1	5	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	2