Alvin Gipson

Born: 5/7/1914 in Shreveport, LA, USA

Died: 3/25/1987 in Shreveport, LA, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 168 lbs

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Biography

Alvin Gipson, born in 1914, is an active professional pitcher whose career has spanned several decades and continues to evolve. Known for his competitive spirit and determination on the mound, Gipson has accumulated a career record of 7-27 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.53. His ability to strike out batters is evident in his total of 167 strikeouts, complemented by 2 saves throughout his tenure in baseball. Gipson's skills have earned him recognition, including an All-Star selection, highlighting his impact in crucial games. Gipson's career unfolds in a dynamic era of baseball, where the game has seen significant changes in playing styles and athlete conditioning. His persistence and adaptability as a pitcher showcase a commitment to the craft that has allowed him to remain relevant in the ever-evolving landscape of Major League Baseball. As he continues to take the mound, Gipson not only contributes to his team's success but also serves as an inspiration for younger players aspiring to make their mark in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
7 27 53 36 16 2 2 262.3 275 132 4 84 167 4.53 0

Career ERA 4.53 vs. league average 3.64 across their career seasons — 24.5% 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
1941 BBB NAL 0 6 10 7 1 0 0 48.3 58 33 20 27 6.14 3.94 (-56%) 749.9
1942 BBB NAL 2 4 13 5 1 0 1 40.7 52 21 15 24 4.65 3.57 (-30%) 436.8
1943 BBB NAL 2 7 12 10 7 0 0 73.7 70 30 18 62 3.67 3.50 (-5%) 2964.6
1944 BBB NAL 2 6 11 8 5 1 1 61.7 57 26 19 34 3.79 3.57 (-6%) 1451.1
1945 BBB NAL 1 2 5 4 1 1 0 29.0 25 12 9 12 3.72 3.67 (-2%) 541.9
1946 BBB NAL 0 2 2 2 1 0 0 9.0 13 10 3 8 10.00 3.59 (-178%) 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
58 114 2 22 1 0 0 5 1 0 0 0.193 0.193 0.202 0.395 0.0

Career AVG .193 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 25.3% below league average.

Career OBP .193 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 41.1% below league average.

Career SLG .202 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 43.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.395 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 42.3% 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
1941 BBB NAL 12 20 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1942 BBB NAL 13 17 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0.059 — — — — 0.0
1943 BBB NAL 14 34 1 7 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 0.206 — — — — 0.0
1944 BBB NAL 11 26 0 6 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0.231 — — — — 0.0
1945 BBB NAL 5 11 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.273 — — — — 0.0
1946 BBB NAL 3 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.167 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 1 0 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
1943 NWS BBB 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 1 0 0 3.3 2 0 1 2 0.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1943 NWS BBB 0 0 1 0 0 3.3 2 0 1 2 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1 1 1 0 0 0
P 53 35 6 53 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1941 BBB OF 1 1 1 0 0 0
1941 BBB P 10 7 2 10 1 0
1942 BBB P 13 5 3 5 0 0
1943 BBB P 12 9 1 15 0 0
1944 BBB P 11 8 0 13 0 0
1945 BBB P 5 4 0 8 0 0
1946 BBB P 2 2 0 2 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 53
Left Field 1