Gil Whitehouse, baseball player, 1912-1915

Gil Whitehouse

Born: 10/15/1893 in Somerville, MA, USA

Died: 2/14/1926 in Brewer, ME, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-06-20 | Final Game: 1915-10-03

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Gilbert Arthur Whitehouse

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Biography

Gil Whitehouse was born in 1893 and played professional baseball from 1912 until his retirement in 1915. A position player known for his versatility, Whitehouse had a brief but noteworthy career in the early years of the 20th century, a time when the game was defined by a focus on contact hitting and speed on the bases. Throughout his career, he appeared in 37 games, recording 27 hits, which contributed to a batting average of .22. Although he did not hit any home runs, he managed to drive in 9 runs and showcased his speed with 3 stolen bases. Playing during an era that preceded the deadball era's decline, Whitehouse's contributions to his teams reflected the transitional nature of baseball at the time, as it began to shift towards a more power-oriented game. While his career was relatively short and his statistics modest, Gil Whitehouse remains a part of baseball's rich tapestry, representing the perseverance and dedication of players during the formative years of the sport. His legacy, while not marked by standout numbers, contributes to the understanding of player development and the competitive landscape of early 20th-century baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
37 123 16 27 6 2 0 9 3 6 19 0.220 0.262 0.301 0.562 -253.5

Career AVG .220 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 14.9% below league average.

Career OBP .262 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 19.6% below league average.

Career SLG .301 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 12.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.562 vs. league average 0.668 across their career seasons — 15.9% 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
1912 BSN NL 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1915 NEW FL 35 120 16 27 6 2 0 9 3 6 16 0.225 .250 (-10%) .318 (-16%) .332 (-7%) .651 (-12%) -253.5

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 1 0 0.00 0

Career ERA 0.00 vs. league average 2.90 across their career seasons — 100.0% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1915 NEW FL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 1 0 0.00 — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 3 0 10 1 2 0
OF 28 0 30 7 2 1
P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1912 BSN C 2 0 4 0 2 0
1915 NEW C 1 0 6 1 0 0
1915 NEW OF 28 0 30 7 2 1
1915 NEW P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 1
Catcher 2
Center Field 2
Right Field 26