Warren Gill, baseball player, 1908-1908

Warren Gill

Born: 12/21/1878 in Ladoga, IN, USA

Died: 11/26/1952 in Laguna Beach, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1908-08-26 | Final Game: 1908-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Warren Darst Gill

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Biography

Warren Gill was a professional baseball player born in 1878, whose career spanned the early days of the 20th century, a time marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. He played in the Major Leagues from August 26, 1908, to September 29, 1908, appearing in a total of 27 games. Throughout his brief career, Gill established himself as a versatile position player, contributing with a .224 batting average, 17 hits, and 14 runs batted in. Despite not hitting any home runs, Gill showcased his speed on the base paths with 3 stolen bases, reflecting the style of play that characterized the era. His contributions, while modest in statistical terms, were part of a burgeoning league that was beginning to see changes in player dynamics and the overall approach to the game. While Gill's time in the majors was short-lived, he remains a figure of interest for those studying the evolution of baseball during its formative years. His career exemplified the spirit of perseverance and adaptability that defined many players of his time.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
27 76 10 17 0 1 0 14 3 11 6 0.224 0.366 0.250 0.616 127.9

Career AVG .224 vs. league average .241 across their career seasons — 7.0% below league average.

Career OBP .366 vs. league average .298 across their career seasons — +22.5% above league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — 18.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.616 vs. league average 0.605 across their career seasons — near 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
1908 PIT NL 27 76 10 17 0 1 0 14 3 11 6 0.224 .240 (-7%) .298 (+23%) .306 (-18%) .605 (+2%) 127.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 25 25 237 7 0 10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1908 PIT 1B 25 25 237 7 0 10

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 25

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Washington University in St. Louis St. Louis MO 1907