George Gill, baseball player, 1937-1939

George Gill

Born: 2/13/1909 in Catchings, MS, USA

Died: 2/21/1999 in Jackson, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 1937-05-04 | Final Game: 1939-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: George Lloyd Gill

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Biography

George Gill was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1909, who played in Major League Baseball from 1937 until his retirement on September 27, 1939. Throughout his career, Gill demonstrated resilience and tenacity on the mound, finishing with a record of 24 wins and 26 losses. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 5.05, reflecting the challenges he faced during a time when the game was evolving, and scoring was becoming increasingly prevalent. Gill’s career included a total of 95 strikeouts and he recorded one save, showcasing his ability to contribute in high-leverage situations despite a modest statistical profile. He played during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball style of play to a more offense-driven approach, making his contributions noteworthy in the context of his time. Although not a household name, George Gill’s journey through the major leagues reflects the experiences of many players who navigated the complexities of baseball in the late 1930s.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
49.0 45.0 6.0 14.0 1.0 2.0 0 2.0 3.0 1.0 0 0.311 0.354 0.422 0.776

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1937 49.0 45.0 6.0 14.0 1.0 2.0 0 2.0 3.0 1.0 0 0.311 0.354 0.422 0.776

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
24 26 85 45 22 2 1 395.3 494 222 37 129 95 5.05 0

Career ERA 5.05 vs. league average 4.32 across their career seasons — 16.9% 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
1937 DET AL 11 4 31 10 4 1 1 127.7 146 64 42 40 4.51 4.34 (-4%) -1207.1
1938 DET AL 12 9 24 23 13 1 0 164.0 195 75 50 30 4.12 4.35 (+5%) -2206.6
1939 DET AL 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 8.7 14 8 3 1 8.31 — 0.0
1939 SLA AL 1 12 27 11 5 0 0 95.0 139 75 34 24 7.11 4.28 (-66%) -1977.8

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
85 135 12 17 2 1 0 4 0 1 34 0.126 0.132 0.156 0.288 -1130.8

Career AVG .126 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — 54.1% below league average.

Career OBP .132 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 61.3% below league average.

Career SLG .156 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 60.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.288 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 60.9% 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
1937 DET AL 31 50 6 7 1 0 0 2 0 1 12 0.140 .276 (-49%) .342 (-54%) .398 (-60%) .740 (-57%) -497.2
1938 DET AL 24 57 4 6 1 1 0 1 0 0 15 0.105 .272 (-61%) .341 (-69%) .392 (-60%) .734 (-64%) -633.6
1939 DET AL 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1939 SLA AL 27 26 2 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 0.154 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 85 0 31 79 5 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1937 DET P 31 0 3 32 2 3
1938 DET P 24 0 3 32 1 1
1939 DET P 3 0 0 2 0 1
1939 SLA P 27 0 25 13 2 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 85

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Mississippi College Clinton MS 1930, 1931, 1932