Wally Gilbert

Born: 12/19/1900 in Oscoda, MI, USA

Died: 9/7/1958 in Duluth, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1928-08-18 | Final Game: 1932-09-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Walter John Gilbert

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Biography

Wally Gilbert was a professional baseball player born in 1900, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1928 until his retirement on September 24, 1932. As a versatile position player, Gilbert showcased his skills over the course of 591 games, where he accumulated 624 hits and maintained a batting average of .269. He contributed significantly to his teams with 214 RBIs and demonstrated his speed on the bases, recording a total of 21 stolen bases throughout his career. Although he hit only 7 home runs, Gilbert's overall offensive production and ability to contribute in various ways made him a valuable asset during the early years of the game. Playing during a transformative era of baseball, Gilbert's career unfolded in a time when the sport was transitioning from the deadball era into a more offensively driven approach. His era was marked by the introduction of lively baseballs and the increasing importance of power hitting, yet Gilbert's style emphasized contact and base running, reflecting the diverse skill sets valued by teams of his time. His contributions to the sport, though perhaps overshadowed by some of his contemporaries, remain a testament to the talents and tenacity of players from the late 1920s and early 1930s. Gilbert's legacy serves as a reminder of the rich history and evolution of baseball in America.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
591	2317	301	624	112	17	7	214	21	162	131	0.269	0.322	0.341	0.663	-5501.2

Career AVG .269 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .322 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 6.8% below league average.

Career SLG .341 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — 15.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.663 vs. league average 0.750 across their career seasons — 11.5% 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
1928	BRO	NL	39	153	26	31	4	0	0	3	2	14	8	0.203	.280 (-28%)	.342 (-20%)	.395 (-42%)	.737 (-32%)	-823.9
1929	BRO	NL	143	569	88	173	31	4	3	58	7	42	29	0.304	.289 (+5%)	.353 (+2%)	.415 (-7%)	.769 (-3%)	-275.6
1930	BRO	NL	150	623	92	183	34	5	3	67	7	47	33	0.294	.293 (avg)	.354 (-3%)	.429 (-12%)	.784 (-8%)	-1002.6
1931	BRO	NL	145	552	60	147	25	6	0	46	3	39	38	0.266	.276 (-4%)	.338 (-5%)	.388 (-14%)	.726 (-10%)	-1085.1
1932	CIN	NL	114	420	35	90	18	2	1	40	2	20	23	0.214	.275 (-22%)	.335 (-25%)	.391 (-30%)	.726 (-28%)	-2314.1