Jack Gilbert, baseball player, 1898-1904

Jack Gilbert

Born: 9/4/1875 in Rhinecliff, NY, USA

Died: 7/7/1941 in Albany, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1898-09-11 | Final Game: 1904-10-09

Bats: L | Throws: R

Full name: John Robert Gilbert

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Biography

Jack Gilbert, born in 1875, was a professional baseball player who graced the diamond in the early 20th century, specifically from 1898 to 1904. Primarily a position player, Gilbert's career spanned a total of 28 games during which he showcased his skills in a rapidly evolving baseball landscape. His tenure coincided with the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively oriented game, a period characterized by strategic baserunning and an emphasis on speed. Throughout his career, Gilbert recorded 23 hits, resulting in a batting average of .24, a reflection of the challenges faced by hitters during that time. While he did not hit any home runs, his contributions included 4 RBIs and 5 stolen bases, highlighting his ability to impact the game through speed and situational hitting. Although his career was relatively brief, Jack Gilbert’s involvement in the sport during its formative years remains a part of baseball history, representing the perseverance and determination of early players in the face of evolving game dynamics.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
28 96 13 23 0 0 0 4 5 13 4 0.240 0.354 0.240 0.594 39.2

Career AVG .240 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 6.8% below league average.

Career OBP .354 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — +12.3% above league average.

Career SLG .240 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 27.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.594 vs. league average 0.648 across their career seasons — 8.4% 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
1898 WAS NL 2 5 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1898 NY1 NL 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1904 PIT NL 25 87 13 21 0 0 0 3 3 12 2 0.241 .246 (-2%) .300 (+17%) .321 (-25%) .622 (-4%) 39.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 28 25 31 1 7 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1898 WAS OF 2 0 0 1 1 0
1898 NY1 OF 1 0 1 0 1 0
1904 PIT OF 25 25 30 0 5 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 25
Center Field 1
Right Field 2