Joe Gunson

Born: 3/23/1863 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 11/15/1942 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-06-14 | Final Game: 1893-09-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Joseph Brook Gunson

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Biography

Joe Gunson, born in 1863, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1884 to 1893. Primarily recognized as a position player, he participated in a total of 229 games during his tenure in the Major Leagues. Gunson's offensive contributions included 174 hits and 68 runs batted in, culminating in a batting average of .211. Although he did not hit any home runs, he demonstrated his speed on the bases with a total of 4 stolen bases. Playing during the late 19th century, Gunson's career unfolded in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more dynamic offensive game. Despite the challenges of his time, including the evolving strategies and styles of play, Gunson carved out a niche for himself within the competitive landscape of baseball. His dedication to the sport and his role as a position player contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history in the late 1800s. Gunson’s legacy remains a testament to the players who laid the groundwork for the future of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
229	826	96	174	21	6	0	68	4	34	40	0.211	0.254	0.251	0.505	-3397.0

Career AVG .211 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 17.5% below league average.

Career OBP .254 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 19.6% below league average.

Career SLG .251 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 27.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.505 vs. league average 0.660 across their career seasons — 23.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1884	WSU	UA	45	166	15	23	2	0	0	0	3	0	0.139	.243 (-43%)	.278 (-45%)	.327 (-54%)	.606 (-50%)	-1198.2
1889	KC2	AA	34	122	15	24	3	1	12	2	3	17	0.197	.263 (-25%)	.334 (-32%)	.357 (-34%)	.691 (-33%)	-676.5
1892	BLN	NL	89	314	35	67	10	5	32	2	16	17	0.213	.244 (-13%)	.316 (-16%)	.327 (-15%)	.644 (-16%)	-895.5
1893	STL	NL	40	151	20	41	5	0	15	0	6	6	0.272	.279 (-3%)	.356 (-10%)	.379 (-20%)	.735 (-15%)	-390.1
1893	CL4	NL	21	73	11	19	1	0	9	0	6	0	0.260	.279 (-7%)	.356 (-11%)	.379 (-28%)	.735 (-20%)	-390.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
1B	2	13	0	0	1
2B	1	0	4	0	1
3B	1	0	0	1	0
C	187	799	242	100	10
OF	44	65	13	14	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1884	WSU	C	33	210	49	24	0
1884	WSU	OF	18	27	10	9	0
1889	KC2	3B	1	0	0	1	0
1889	KC2	C	32	118	44	26	2
1889	KC2	OF	1	0	0	0	0
1892	BLN	1B	2	13	0	0	1
1892	BLN	2B	1	0	4	0	1
1892	BLN	C	67	281	92	32	3
1892	BLN	OF	20	30	2	5	1
1893	SLN	C	35	130	36	13	4
1893	SLN	OF	5	8	1	0	1
1893	CL4	C	20	60	21	5	1