Pen Gilliard

Born: 5/13/1904 in Mansfield, LA, USA

Died: 5/22/1981 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Peniker Gilliard

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Biography

Pen Gilliard, born in 1904, is an active professional baseball player known for his versatility as a position player. Over the course of his career, he has participated in 12 games, where he has accumulated 7 hits and maintains a batting average of .25. Gilliard's speed on the basepaths is particularly noteworthy, as he has successfully stolen 8 bases, showcasing his ability to take advantage of defensive lapses. Though he has yet to hit a home run, his contributions include 2 RBIs, highlighting his role in driving in runs when opportunities arise. Gilliard's skill set and performance have earned him recognition, culminating in an All-Star selection. As he continues his career, he represents a unique blend of speed and tactical play, embodying the evolving nature of baseball in the contemporary era. His ongoing presence in the game not only reflects his dedication but also contributes to the rich tapestry of professional baseball, inspiring future generations of players through his commitment to excellence.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
12 28 6 7 0 0 0 2 8 5 2 0.250 0.364 0.250 0.614 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — 9.0% below league average.

Career OBP .364 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — +6.3% above league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 36.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.614 vs. league average 0.738 across their career seasons — 16.8% 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 MRS NAL 5 17 5 5 0 0 0 2 7 4 0 0.294 — — — — 0.0
1938 KCM NAL 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1938 CAG NAL 6 8 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.3 1 1 0 1 0 27.00 0

Career ERA 27.00 vs. league average 4.35 across their career seasons — 521.2% 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
1938 CAG NAL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.3 1 1 1 0 27.00 — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
OF 8 7 7 0 0 0
P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1937 MRS OF 5 5 5 0 0 0
1938 KCM OF 1 1 0 0 0 0
1938 CAG 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1938 CAG OF 2 1 2 0 0 0
1938 CAG P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 1
First Base 1
Left Field 8