Pete Gilbert

Born: 9/6/1867 in Baltic, CT, USA

Died: 12/31/1911 in Springfield, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-09-06 | Final Game: 1894-09-30

Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Peter Gilbert

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Biography

Pete Gilbert, born in 1867, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball who played from 1890 until 1909. Over the course of his career, Gilbert participated in 206 games, where he recorded 184 hits, 5 home runs, and 105 runs batted in (RBIs), finishing with a batting average of .242. His speed on the base paths was evident as he stole 48 bases, showcasing his ability to impact the game beyond just hitting. Playing during the transitional period of baseball in the 1890s, Gilbert was part of an era that began to see the shift towards more organized and competitive play. While not considered a superstar, his contributions were significant for the teams he played for, as he provided steady offense and reliable defense in an evolving game. Gilbert's career encapsulated the spirit of the late 19th century, where players were beginning to establish the fundamentals of modern baseball. His legacy is remembered as part of the rich tapestry of early baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
206	761	120	184	20	9	5	105	48	54	87	0.242	0.321	0.311	0.633	-816.1

Career AVG .242 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 8.6% below league average.

Career OBP .321 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 5.3% below league average.

Career SLG .311 vs. league average .360 across their career seasons — 13.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.633 vs. league average 0.699 across their career seasons — 9.5% 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	BL3	AA	29	100	25	28	2	1	1	18	12	10	0	0.280	.260 (+8%)	.336 (+8%)	.351 (avg)	.687 (+4%)	88.5
1891	BL3	AA	139	513	81	118	15	7	3	72	31	37	77	0.230	.254 (-9%)	.331 (-4%)	.343 (-11%)	.675 (-8%)	-710.3
1892	BLN	NL	4	15	0	3	0	0	0	0	1	1	3	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1894	BRO	NL	6	25	1	2	0	0	0	1	2	1	3	0.080	—	—	—	—	0.0
1894	LS3	NL	28	108	13	33	3	1	1	14	2	5	4	0.306	.309 (-1%)	.379 (-7%)	.435 (-13%)	.814 (-10%)	0.0