Shawn Gilbert, baseball player, 1997-2000

Shawn Gilbert

Born: 3/12/1965 in Camden, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1997-06-02 | Final Game: 2000-07-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Albert Shawn Gilbert

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Biography

Shawn Gilbert, born in 1965, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during his career from 1997 to 2000. Although his time in Major League Baseball was relatively brief, appearing in 51 games, Gilbert left a mark as a determined athlete in an era that saw significant changes in the game. He showcased his skills primarily as a utility player, contributing both offensively and defensively during his tenure. Over the course of his career, Gilbert recorded 7 hits, including 2 home runs and 4 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .149. He also demonstrated base-running agility with 2 stolen bases. While his offensive statistics may not have placed him among the league's elite, Gilbert's commitment to the game and his versatility on the field were characteristic of many players who navigated the competitive landscape of late 1990s and early 2000s baseball. His journey through the majors serves as a testament to the dedication required to reach the highest level of the sport, even amidst the challenges of a changing baseball environment.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
51 47 9 7 1 0 2 4 2 3 17 0.149 0.200 0.298 0.498 0.0

Career AVG .149 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 44.4% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 41.0% below league average.

Career SLG .298 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 30.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.498 vs. league average 0.765 across their career seasons — 34.9% 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
1997 NYN NL 29 22 3 3 0 0 1 1 1 1 8 0.136 — — — — 0.0
1998 NYN NL 3 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1998 STL NL 4 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0.500 — — — — 0.0
2000 LAD NL 15 20 5 3 1 0 1 3 0 2 7 0.150 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 10 2 7 1 1 1
3B 4 1 1 3 0 0
OF 15 5 15 1 1 1
SS 6 1 4 4 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1997 NYN 2B 8 2 6 1 1 1
1997 NYN 3B 3 1 1 3 0 0
1997 NYN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1997 NYN SS 6 1 4 4 0 0
1998 NYN 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1998 SLN 2B 2 0 1 0 0 0
2000 LAN OF 14 5 15 1 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 10
Third Base 4
Shortstop 6
Left Field 9
Center Field 4
Right Field 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Arizona State University Tempe AZ 1984
Golden West College Huntington Beach CA 1985
California State University Fresno Fresno CA 1986, 1987