Luther Gilyard

Born: 2/20/1910 in Fort Smith, AR, USA

Died: 9/20/1976 in Detroit, MI, USA

Height: 5'6" | Weight: 171 lbs

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Biography

Luther Gilyard is an active professional baseball player born in 1910, known for his contributions as a position player. Throughout his career, he has played in 78 games, showcasing his skills with 68 hits and a batting average of .259. Gilyard's offensive contributions include 1 home run and 28 RBIs, highlighting his ability to drive in runs for his team. In addition to his hitting prowess, he has also demonstrated base-running ability with 1 stolen base, reflecting a well-rounded approach to the game. Gilyard's career unfolds during a transformative era in baseball, where the integration of different player backgrounds and the evolution of playing styles shape the sport's landscape. His longevity and continued presence in the game speak to his dedication and adaptability, as he remains an active player who continues to impact the field. As he progresses further into his career, Gilyard not only aims to improve his statistics but also serves as an example of perseverance and commitment to the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
78 263 35 68 13 4 1 28 1 16 11 0.259 0.309 0.350 0.658 -281.6

Career AVG .259 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .309 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 8.6% below league average.

Career SLG .350 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.658 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 8.7% 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 SL2 NAL 15 61 17 26 5 3 1 11 1 3 0 0.426 .276 (+54%) .342 (+35%) .398 (+65%) .740 (+51%) 492.4
1937 CAG NAL 29 101 7 20 3 0 0 9 0 6 7 0.198 .276 (-28%) .342 (-25%) .398 (-43%) .740 (-35%) 492.4
1938 CAG NAL 18 52 8 11 2 1 0 3 0 6 4 0.212 .272 (-22%) .341 (-14%) .392 (-27%) .734 (-21%) -182.7
1939 CAG NAL 4 15 2 4 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.267 — — — — 0.0
1942 BBB NAL 12 34 1 7 1 0 0 4 0 1 0 0.206 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1937 ALC CAG 2 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 76 74 705 44 18 35
3B 1 1 1 2 0 1
OF 1 1 1 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1937 SL2 1B 15 15 132 11 9 8
1937 CAG 1B 29 29 274 17 5 10
1938 CAG 1B 18 16 181 10 2 12
1939 CAG 1B 2 2 23 2 0 1
1939 CAG 3B 1 1 1 2 0 1
1939 CAG OF 1 1 1 1 0 0
1942 BBB 1B 12 12 95 4 2 4

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 76
Third Base 1
Right Field 1