Grover Gilmore

Born: 11/1/1888 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 11/25/1919 in Sioux City, IA, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-04-18 | Final Game: 1915-09-26

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Ernest Grover Gilmore

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Biography

Grover Gilmore, born in 1888, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1914 to 1915. As a position player, he made a notable impact during the early 20th century, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more dynamic style of play. Over the course of his career, Gilmore appeared in 258 games, showcasing his offensive capabilities with a batting average of .286. He accumulated 269 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 79 runs, demonstrating his ability to contribute significantly to his team's scoring efforts. In addition to his batting prowess, Gilmore was also known for his speed on the bases, finishing his career with 42 stolen bases. His combination of hitting ability and base-running skills made him a valuable asset during a time when players were beginning to embrace a more aggressive style of play. Although his career was relatively short, Gilmore's contributions to the game during the early 1910s left a lasting impression on the teams he played for and the fans who followed him.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
258	941	144	269	47	20	2	79	42	63	158	0.286	0.341	0.385	0.726	1662.8

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — +13.0% above league average.

Career OBP .341 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — +6.5% above league average.

Career SLG .385 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — +14.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.726 vs. league average 0.656 across their career seasons — +10.6% above 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
1914	KCF	FL	139	530	91	152	25	5	1	32	23	37	108	0.287	.255 (+12%)	.322 (+5%)	.339 (+6%)	.661 (+5%)	471.5
1915	KCF	FL	119	411	53	117	22	15	1	47	19	26	50	0.285	.250 (+14%)	.318 (+9%)	.332 (+26%)	.651 (+18%)	1191.3