Gil McDougald, baseball player, 112 home runs, 1951-1960

Gil McDougald

Born: 5/19/1928 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 11/28/2010 in Monmouth County, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1951-04-20 | Final Game: 1960-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Gilbert James McDougald

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Biography

Gil McDougald was a versatile and accomplished position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1951 to 1960. Born in 1928, McDougald made a significant impact during his tenure with the New York Yankees, a team that dominated baseball in the 1950s. He played in a total of 1,336 games, where he recorded 1,291 hits and achieved a respectable batting average of .276. McDougald's offensive contributions included 112 home runs and 576 RBIs, complemented by his ability to steal bases, finishing his career with 45 stolen bases. McDougald's career was marked by notable accolades, including being named the Rookie of the Year and earning six All-Star selections, underscoring his prominence during an era when the Yankees were a powerhouse in the league. Known for his adaptability, he played multiple infield positions, showcasing both defensive prowess and offensive reliability. His contributions were integral to the Yankees' success during the 1950s, helping the team secure several pennants and championships. As a significant figure in baseball history, McDougald's legacy remains tied to the rich narrative of the Yankees and the evolution of the game during that transformative decade.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1336 4676 697 1291 187 51 112 576 45 559 623 0.276 0.356 0.410 0.766 6815.6

Career AVG .276 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — +6.9% above league average.

Career OBP .356 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — +8.1% above league average.

Career SLG .410 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — +5.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.766 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — +6.5% 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
1951 NYY AL 131 402 72 123 23 4 14 63 14 56 54 0.306 .260 (+17%) .336 (+18%) .385 (+26%) .721 (+22%) 1890.0
1952 NYY AL 152 555 65 146 16 5 11 78 6 57 73 0.263 .252 (+4%) .326 (+3%) .369 (avg) .696 (+1%) 189.7
1953 NYY AL 141 541 82 154 27 7 10 83 3 60 65 0.285 .264 (+8%) .335 (+8%) .397 (+5%) .733 (+6%) 725.6
1954 NYY AL 126 394 66 102 22 2 12 48 3 62 64 0.259 .261 (-1%) .333 (+9%) .390 (+7%) .723 (+8%) 771.2
1955 NYY AL 141 533 79 152 10 8 13 53 6 65 77 0.285 .258 (+10%) .332 (+9%) .393 (+3%) .726 (+6%) 703.8
1956 NYY AL 120 438 79 136 13 3 13 56 3 68 59 0.311 .258 (+20%) .331 (+22%) .397 (+11%) .728 (+16%) 1705.6
1957 NYY AL 141 539 87 156 25 9 13 62 2 59 71 0.289 .257 (+12%) .323 (+12%) .391 (+13%) .715 (+12%) 1392.2
1958 NYY AL 138 503 69 126 19 1 14 65 6 59 75 0.250 .257 (-3%) .324 (+1%) .394 (-5%) .719 (-2%) -122.6
1959 NYY AL 127 434 44 109 16 8 4 34 0 35 40 0.251 .256 (-2%) .323 (-5%) .392 (-10%) .715 (-8%) -704.0
1960 NYY AL 119 337 54 87 16 4 8 34 2 38 45 0.258 .255 (+1%) .323 (+4%) .387 (+3%) .711 (+4%) 264.2

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
53 190 23 45 4 1 7 24 20 29 0.237

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1960 WS NYA 6 18 4 5 1 0 0 2 2 3 0.278
1958 WS NYA 7 28 5 9 2 0 2 4 2 4 0.321
1957 WS NYA 7 24 3 6 0 0 0 2 3 3 0.250
1956 WS NYA 7 21 0 3 0 0 0 1 3 6 0.143
1955 WS NYA 7 27 2 7 0 0 1 1 2 6 0.259
1953 WS NYA 6 24 2 4 0 1 2 4 1 3 0.167
1952 WS NYA 7 25 5 5 0 0 1 3 5 2 0.200
1951 WS NYA 6 23 2 6 1 0 1 7 2 2 0.261

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 599 428 1385 1518 47 468
3B 508 131 451 992 64 127
SS 284 269 516 863 38 220

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1951 NYA 2B 55 0 120 137 5 26
1951 NYA 3B 82 0 54 112 9 20
1952 NYA 2B 38 0 109 99 5 31
1952 NYA 3B 117 0 124 273 13 38
1953 NYA 2B 26 0 23 33 1 9
1953 NYA 3B 136 0 147 299 22 36
1954 NYA 2B 92 84 224 233 5 84
1954 NYA 3B 35 23 16 53 3 4
1955 NYA 2B 126 119 352 348 11 119
1955 NYA 3B 17 21 15 34 2 4
1956 NYA 2B 31 24 57 77 2 28
1956 NYA 3B 5 4 5 13 1 4
1956 NYA SS 92 88 177 273 14 77
1957 NYA 2B 21 18 59 48 1 18
1957 NYA 3B 7 4 7 12 0 1
1957 NYA SS 121 118 247 391 16 104
1958 NYA 2B 115 113 265 298 13 97
1958 NYA SS 19 18 34 59 3 14
1959 NYA 2B 53 48 119 146 3 40
1959 NYA 3B 25 23 13 59 2 5
1959 NYA SS 52 45 58 140 5 25
1960 NYA 2B 42 22 57 99 1 16
1960 NYA 3B 84 56 70 137 12 15

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 596
Third Base 512
Shortstop 284

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1958 Lou Gehrig Memorial Award
1957 TSN All-Star SS
1951 Rookie of the Year

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1958 Most Valuable Player AL 20th 5.0 336 0
1957 Most Valuable Player AL 5th 165.0 336 4
1956 Most Valuable Player AL 7th 55.0 336 0
1955 Most Valuable Player AL 12th 34.0 336 2
1951 Most Valuable Player AL 9th 63.0 336 0
1951 Rookie of the Year AL 1st 13.0 24 13