Tookie Gilbert

Born: 4/4/1929 in New Orleans, LA, USA

Died: 6/23/1967 in New Orleans, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1950-05-05 | Final Game: 1953-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Harold Joseph Gilbert

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Biography

Tookie Gilbert, born in 1929, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1950 to 1953. Primarily serving as a position player, Gilbert played in a total of 183 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded 98 hits and 7 home runs, contributing 48 RBIs to his teams. Gilbert finished his career with a batting average of .203 and successfully stole 4 bases, showcasing a blend of power and speed, albeit in a limited capacity. Playing during the early years of the 1950s, Gilbert navigated a competitive era in baseball marked by the emergence of power hitters and the integration of the sport. While he may not have achieved the same level of recognition as some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the grit and determination characteristic of players of that time. Gilbert's journey through baseball highlights the diverse paths players took during the post-World War II expansion of the game, making him a notable figure in the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
183	482	52	98	15	2	7	48	4	65	57	0.203	0.299	0.286	0.586	-1917.8

Career AVG .203 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 23.3% below league average.

Career OBP .299 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 12.2% below league average.

Career SLG .286 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 28.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.586 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — 20.9% 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
1950	NY1	NL	113	322	40	71	12	2	4	32	3	43	36	0.220	.265 (-17%)	.346 (-9%)	.401 (-23%)	.747 (-17%)	-1058.2
1953	NY1	NL	70	160	12	27	3	0	3	16	1	22	21	0.169	.264 (-36%)	.335 (-20%)	.397 (-39%)	.733 (-30%)	-859.6