Bill Gilbreth, baseball player, 1971-1974

Bill Gilbreth

Born: 9/3/1947 in Abilene, TX, USA

Died: 7/12/2020 in Abilene, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1971-06-25 | Final Game: 1974-05-12

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

Full name: William Freeman Gilbreth

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Biography

Bill Gilbreth was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1947 who played in Major League Baseball from 1971 until 1974. He made his mark during a time when the game was beginning to transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach, yet he faced challenges that impacted his overall performance. Over his career, Gilbreth held a record of 2-1, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 6.69. He struck out 16 batters during his time on the mound but did not record any saves. Gilbreth's playing style was characterized by his determination and competitive spirit, traits that are often celebrated among pitchers of his era. Despite the ups and downs that are typical in the careers of many athletes, he contributed to his teams with a relentless work ethic and an unwavering commitment to the game. His career, although brief, represents a chapter in the evolving landscape of baseball in the early 1970s, where pitchers were navigating the changes in hitting strategies and player dynamics.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 1 14 5 2 0 0 36.3 40 27 5 26 16 6.69 0

Career ERA 6.69 vs. league average 3.46 across their career seasons — 93.5% 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
1971 DET AL 2 1 9 5 2 0 0 30.0 28 16 21 14 4.80 3.47 (-38%) -1571.5
1972 DET AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 5.0 10 9 4 2 16.20 — 0.0
1974 LAA AL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 1.3 2 2 1 0 13.50 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
14 12 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0.167 0.167 0.167 0.333 0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 33.4% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 47.5% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — 54.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.333 vs. league average 0.680 across their career seasons — 51.0% 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
1971 DET AL 9 11 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0.182 — — — — 0.0
1972 DET AL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1974 LAA AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 14 5 1 8 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1971 DET P 9 5 1 7 0 0
1972 DET P 2 0 0 1 0 0
1974 CAL P 3 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 14