Gil Reyes

Born: 12/10/1963 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1983-06-11 | Final Game: 1991-10-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Gilberto Rolando Reyes

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Biography

Gil Reyes, born in 1963, was a professional baseball player known for his versatility and tenacity on the field. He played as a position player from 1983 until his retirement in 1991, with a career spanning parts of several seasons. Over the course of his career, Reyes appeared in 122 games, where he recorded 52 hits, 14 RBIs, and maintained a batting average of .202. Despite not being known for his power, as evidenced by his zero home runs, he contributed to his teams with a mix of speed and defensive skills, finishing his career with 2 stolen bases. Reyes played during a dynamic era in Major League Baseball, which was marked by the evolution of the game and the emergence of various playing styles. While his offensive statistics may not reflect the prowess of some of his contemporaries, his role as a reliable utility player was invaluable to his teams. Gil Reyes remains a notable figure in the history of baseball, embodying the spirit of perseverance and adaptability that defines many players who contribute behind the scenes.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
122 258 13 52 11 0 0 14 2 20 64 0.202 0.266 0.244 0.510 -821.1

Career AVG .202 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 21.8% below league average.

Career OBP .266 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 17.7% below league average.

Career SLG .244 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 37.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.510 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — 28.3% 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
1983 LAD NL 19 31 1 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.161 — — — — 0.0
1984 LAD NL 4 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1985 LAD NL 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1987 LAD NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1988 LAD NL 5 9 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1989 WSN NL 4 5 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1991 WSN NL 83 207 11 45 9 0 0 13 2 19 51 0.217 .255 (-15%) .323 (-12%) .384 (-32%) .708 (-23%) -821.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 117 74 473 75 15 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1983 LAN C 19 8 59 9 4 2
1984 LAN C 2 1 5 0 0 0
1985 LAN C 6 0 6 4 0 0
1987 LAN C 1 0 2 0 0 0
1988 LAN C 5 1 16 0 0 1
1989 MON C 4 1 10 1 0 0
1991 MON C 80 63 375 61 11 4

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 117

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1990 MON NL $100,000
Total Career Earnings $100,000