Gordon Slade, baseball player, 1930-1935

Gordon Slade

Born: 10/9/1904 in Salt Lake City, UT, USA

Died: 1/2/1974 in Long Beach, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1930-04-21 | Final Game: 1935-09-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Gordon Leigh Slade

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Biography

Gordon Slade was a professional baseball player born in 1904, whose career spanned from 1930 to 1935. Playing primarily as a position player, Slade made his mark in the major leagues during a time when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Over the course of his career, he participated in 437 games, showcasing his versatility and consistency on the field. Slade recorded a total of 353 hits and achieved a batting average of .257, contributing significantly to his teams' offensive efforts. In addition to his hitting prowess, Slade demonstrated speed on the base paths, finishing his career with 12 stolen bases. He accumulated 123 RBIs and hit 8 home runs, highlighting his ability to drive in runs and provide power in key situations. Although not a superstar, Slade's contributions during his playing years reflected the competitive nature of the era, as he navigated the challenges of the game with determination and skill. His legacy remains a testament to the dedication and talent of players who shaped the early years of modern baseball.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
8.0 8.0 0 5.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.625 0.625 0.625 1.250

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1931 8.0 8.0 0 5.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.625 0.625 0.625 1.250

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
437 1372 147 353 60 11 8 123 12 84 116 0.257 0.307 0.335 0.641 -3072.1

Career AVG .257 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 7.8% below league average.

Career OBP .307 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 9.9% below league average.

Career SLG .335 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 15.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.641 vs. league average 0.738 across their career seasons — 13.0% 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
1930 BRO NL 25 37 8 8 2 0 1 2 0 3 5 0.216 — — — — 0.0
1931 BRO NL 85 272 27 65 13 2 1 29 2 23 28 0.239 .276 (-13%) .338 (-8%) .388 (-20%) .726 (-14%) -691.5
1932 BRO NL 79 250 23 60 15 1 1 23 3 11 26 0.240 .275 (-13%) .335 (-16%) .391 (-18%) .726 (-17%) -828.4
1933 STL NL 39 62 6 7 1 0 0 3 1 6 7 0.113 .270 (-58%) .329 (-42%) .377 (-66%) .707 (-55%) -565.0
1934 CIN NL 138 555 61 158 19 8 4 52 6 25 34 0.285 .278 (+2%) .340 (-6%) .392 (-6%) .733 (-6%) -758.1
1935 CIN NL 71 196 22 55 10 0 1 14 0 16 16 0.281 .279 (avg) .342 (avg) .399 (-13%) .742 (-7%) -229.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 59 0 125 163 3 29
3B 32 0 21 61 3 6
OF 8 0 13 0 0 0
SS 316 0 583 925 87 182

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1930 BRO SS 21 0 22 53 5 13
1931 BRO 3B 2 0 1 2 1 0
1931 BRO SS 82 0 173 274 25 54
1932 BRO 3B 23 0 18 53 2 6
1932 BRO SS 55 0 101 148 15 30
1933 SLN 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1933 SLN SS 31 0 34 61 6 11
1934 CIN 2B 39 0 102 128 2 23
1934 CIN SS 97 0 200 315 26 60
1935 CIN 2B 19 0 23 35 1 6
1935 CIN 3B 7 0 2 6 0 0
1935 CIN OF 8 0 13 0 0 0
1935 CIN SS 30 0 53 74 10 14

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 60
Third Base 32
Shortstop 319
Left Field 8

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1934 Most Valuable Player NL 15th 5.0 80 0