Gordon Goldsberry, baseball player, 1949-1952

Gordon Goldsberry

Born: 8/30/1927 in Sacramento, CA, USA

Died: 2/23/1996 in Laguna Hills, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1949-04-20 | Final Game: 1952-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Gordon Frederick Goldsberry

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Biography

Gordon Goldsberry was a professional baseball player born in 1927, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1949 to 1952. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 217 games, showcasing his skills primarily in the infield. Goldsberry recorded a total of 123 hits, contributing to a batting average of .241. His offensive contributions included 6 home runs and 56 runs batted in (RBIs), along with 2 stolen bases, reflecting a balanced approach at the plate during a transitional period in baseball history. Goldsberry's career unfolded in the post-World War II era, a time when baseball was experiencing significant changes, including the integration of the game. While not a star player, he provided valuable depth to the teams he played for and was known for his versatility on the field. Although his time in the majors was relatively brief, Goldsberry's legacy as a player from this transformative period in baseball remains noteworthy. He retired from professional baseball on September 27, 1952, leaving behind a career marked by perseverance and dedication to the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
217 510 78 123 20 7 6 56 2 80 66 0.241 0.344 0.343 0.687 -167.4

Career AVG .241 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.

Career OBP .344 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .343 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 10.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.687 vs. league average 0.724 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
1949 CHW AL 39 145 25 36 3 2 1 13 2 18 9 0.248 .262 (-5%) .343 (-4%) .384 (-17%) .727 (-11%) -258.6
1950 CHW AL 82 127 19 34 8 2 2 25 0 26 18 0.268 .265 (+1%) .346 (+13%) .401 (+2%) .747 (+7%) 234.6
1951 CHW AL 10 11 4 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 2 0.091 — — — — 0.0
1952 SLA AL 86 227 30 52 9 3 3 17 0 34 37 0.229 .252 (-9%) .326 (+1%) .369 (-9%) .696 (-5%) -143.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 158 0 1146 98 17 134
OF 5 0 5 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1949 CHA 1B 38 0 359 24 4 37
1950 CHA 1B 40 0 235 29 3 37
1950 CHA OF 3 0 1 0 0 0
1951 CHA 1B 8 0 28 5 0 4
1952 SLA 1B 72 0 524 40 10 56
1952 SLA OF 2 0 4 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 157
Left Field 3
Right Field 3