Patrick Gillespie

Born: 11/30/1851 in Carbondale, PA, USA

Died: 5/4/1910 in Carbondale, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1880-05-01 | Final Game: 1887-10-06

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 178 lbs

Full name: Peter Patrick Gillespie

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Biography

Patrick Gillespie, born in 1851, was a notable position player in the early years of professional baseball, whose career spanned from 1880 to 1887. He played a total of 714 games, amassing 809 hits and achieving a batting average of .276. Gillespie was known for his offensive capabilities, contributing 10 home runs and 351 RBIs to his teams during his tenure. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the base paths, finishing his career with 54 stolen bases, a testament to his athleticism in an era that began to embrace the running game. Gillespie's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the shift from the deadball era to a more dynamic style of play. His contributions came at a time when the game was evolving, with a growing emphasis on both offensive production and base running. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Gillespie's solid performance and versatility made him a respected player of his time, leaving a mark on the early development of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
714	2927	450	809	108	45	10	351	54	106	218	0.276	0.303	0.354	0.657	2324.9

Career AVG .276 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — +10.0% above league average.

Career OBP .303 vs. league average .293 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .354 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.657 vs. league average 0.631 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
1880	TRN	NL	82	346	50	84	20	5	2	24	0	17	35	0.243	.244 (-1%)	.267 (+4%)	.319 (+8%)	.586 (+7%)	351.0
1881	TRN	NL	84	348	43	96	14	3	0	41	0	9	24	0.276	.260 (+6%)	.290 (+1%)	.338 (-1%)	.628 (avg)	-12.1
1882	TRN	NL	74	298	46	82	5	4	2	33	0	9	14	0.275	.248 (+11%)	.275 (+7%)	.329 (+3%)	.605 (+5%)	244.9
1883	NY1	NL	98	411	64	129	23	12	1	62	0	9	27	0.314	.257 (+22%)	.285 (+15%)	.345 (+26%)	.631 (+21%)	1332.1
1884	NY1	NL	101	413	75	109	7	4	2	44	0	19	35	0.264	.243 (+8%)	.278 (+6%)	.327 (-4%)	.606 (+1%)	117.5
1885	NY1	NL	102	420	67	123	17	6	0	52	0	15	32	0.293	.244 (+20%)	.287 (+10%)	.325 (+11%)	.613 (+11%)	691.6
1886	NY1	NL	97	396	65	108	13	8	0	58	17	16	30	0.273	.246 (+11%)	.302 (-1%)	.331 (+4%)	.634 (+2%)	33.0
1887	NY1	NL	76	295	40	78	9	3	3	37	37	12	21	0.264	.270 (-2%)	.331 (-8%)	.373 (-8%)	.705 (-8%)	-433.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
OF	714	0	1229	90	142	21

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1880	TRN	OF	82	185	14	21	5
1881	TRN	OF	84	180	16	14	5
1882	TRN	OF	74	144	9	32	1
1883	NY1	OF	98	216	11	26	6
1884	NY1	OF	101	159	8	20	1
1885	NY1	OF	102	133	12	9	2
1886	NY1	OF	97	121	6	14	0
1887	NY1	3B	1	0	0	0	0
1887	NY1	OF	76	91	14	6	1