Carden Gillenwater

Born: 5/13/1917 in Riceville, TN, USA

Died: 5/10/2000 in Largo, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1940-09-22 | Final Game: 1948-09-18

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

Full name: Carden Edison Gillenwater

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Biography

Carden Gillenwater was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball as a versatile position player from 1940 to 1948. Born in 1917, he played during a transformative period in the sport, navigating through the challenges of World War II which impacted many players' careers. Gillenwater appeared in 335 games over his career, showcasing a steady offensive presence with 261 hits and a batting average of .26. He contributed to his teams with 11 home runs and 114 RBIs, demonstrating his ability to drive in runs when it mattered most. Known for his speed on the basepaths, Gillenwater recorded 20 stolen bases, adding a dynamic element to his playing style. His career spanned various teams and he was known for his adaptability, which was essential during an era when players were often required to take on multiple roles due to roster shortages. While he may not have been among the most celebrated stars of his time, Carden Gillenwater's contributions to the game reflect the grit and determination of players who persevered through challenging circumstances in the 1940s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
335	1004	129	261	41	7	11	114	20	153	138	0.260	0.359	0.348	0.707	1227.5

Career AVG .260 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .359 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — +8.4% above league average.

Career SLG .348 vs. league average .365 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.707 vs. league average 0.697 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
1940	STL	NL	7	25	1	4	1	0	0	5	0	0	2	0.160	—	—	—	—	0.0
1943	BRO	NL	8	17	1	3	0	0	0	2	0	2	3	0.176	—	—	—	—	0.0
1945	BSN	NL	144	517	74	149	20	2	7	72	13	73	70	0.288	.260 (+10%)	.328 (+15%)	.354 (+6%)	.683 (+10%)	1318.5
1946	BSN	NL	99	224	30	51	10	1	1	14	3	39	27	0.228	.256 (-11%)	.328 (+4%)	.358 (-18%)	.687 (-7%)	-180.7
1948	WSN	AL	77	221	23	54	10	4	3	21	4	39	36	0.244	.263 (-7%)	.340 (+5%)	.379 (-3%)	.719 (+1%)	89.7