John Gillespie

Born: 2/25/1900 in Oakland, CA, USA

Died: 2/15/1954 in Vallejo, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1922-04-12 | Final Game: 1922-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 172 lbs

Full name: John Patrick Gillespie

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Biography

John Gillespie was a professional baseball pitcher who played during the early 1920s, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive style of play. Born in 1900, Gillespie made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1922 until his final appearance on September 30 of the same year. Over the course of his brief career, he compiled a record of 3-3 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.52, showcasing the challenges pitchers faced during an era that was beginning to see an uptick in offensive production. Gillespie recorded a total of 21 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to miss bats, although he did not register any saves during his time in the league. While his career was short-lived, Gillespie's contributions came at a time when the game was evolving, and he played in a league that was beginning to embrace a more dynamic approach to hitting and pitching. His legacy, though modest in statistical terms, reflects the rich tapestry of baseball history during the early 20th century.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	3	31	4	1	0	0	77.7	84	39	2	29	21	4.52	0

Career ERA 4.52 vs. league average 4.18 across their career seasons — 8.1% 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
1922	CIN	NL	3	3	31	4	1	0	0	77.7	84	39	29	21	4.52	4.18 (-8%)	-166.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
31	15	2	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.133	0.133	0.200	0.333	0.0

Career AVG .133 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 53.3% below league average.

Career OBP .133 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 61.5% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 49.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.333 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — 55.1% 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
1922	CIN	NL	31	15	2	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.133	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	31	0	4	20	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1922	CIN	P	31	0	4	20	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	31