Joe Gilbert

Born: 4/20/1952 in Jasper, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1972-04-30 | Final Game: 1973-07-15

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 167 lbs

Full name: Joe Dennis Gilbert

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Biography

Joe Gilbert was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1972 to 1973. Born in 1952, Gilbert made his mark in the major leagues during a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven game. Over his brief time in the league, he played for two seasons, finishing with a record of 1-3 and an earned run average (ERA) of 6.82. His contributions on the mound included 42 strikeouts and 1 save, showcasing his ability to handle pressure situations despite his overall struggles. Throughout his career, Gilbert's pitching style reflected the evolving strategies of the early 1970s, a period when many teams began to prioritize power pitching and strikeouts. While he may not have achieved the lasting fame of some of his contemporaries, his time in the majors remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history. After his final appearance on July 15, 1973, Gilbert transitioned away from the game, leaving behind a legacy marked by determination and resilience in a challenging era for pitchers.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	3	43	0	0	0	1	62.0	71	47	4	37	42	6.82	0

Career ERA 6.82 vs. league average 3.51 across their career seasons — 94.4% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1972	WSN	NL	0	1	22	0	0	0	0	33.0	41	31	18	25	8.45	3.26 (-159%)	-
1973	WSN	NL	1	2	21	0	0	0	1	29.0	30	16	19	17	4.97	3.75 (-33%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
43	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000	0.167	0.000	0.167	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 47.6% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.167 vs. league average 0.685 across their career seasons — 75.7% 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
1972	WSN	NL	22	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1973	WSN	NL	21	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	43	0	1	8	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1972	MON	P	22	0	0	3	0	0
1973	MON	P	21	0	1	5	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	43