Gideon Applegate
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Gideon Applegate was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball for the New York Black Yankees. In 3 career games, he hit .111 with 1 hits. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 160 lb
- Died
- 12/4/2016 in Bennington, VT, USA
Full name: Gideon Spence Applegate
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .111 | .111 | .111 | .222 | 0 |
Career AVG .111 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 57.4% below league average.
Career OBP .111 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 66.2% below league average.
Career SLG .111 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — 68.7% below league average.
Career OPS .222 vs. league average .684 across their career seasons — 67.5% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | NBY | NN2 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 3 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 3 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .100 |
Last 3 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945-08-04 | NY5 | PH5 | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-07-21 | NY5 | PH5 | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-07-04 | NY5 | NW2 | L | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 3 |
Gideon Applegate: the record in brief
The season rows for Gideon Applegate begin in 1945. The team column never changes: it is the New York Black Yankees in 1945. Applegate is listed as a third baseman at 5-foot-11 and 160 pounds. Applegate both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is December 2, 1927, in Newport, RI, USA. Applegate's death is recorded on December 4, 2016, in Bennington, VT, USA. On the record, Gideon Applegate was born Gideon Spence Applegate.
Applegate finished with 1 hits from 9 at bats in 3 games, which works out to .111. Measured against the leagues Applegate played in, the .111 career average compares with a .261 league average over the same seasons, 57.4% below the league. The season table holds a single row: 1945 with the New York Black Yankees, 3 games, 9 at bats and 1 hits.
The Negro Leagues section records 1 hits in 13 at bats for Applegate, a .077 average. The Negro Leagues table is compiled from box scores, so it is kept separate from the main career line.
The position breakdown shows 3 games, all at third base.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gideon Applegate
- Was Gideon Applegate a pitcher?
- No. Gideon Applegate was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Gideon Applegate hit?
- Gideon Applegate hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Gideon Applegate play for?
- Gideon Applegate played for one team, the New York Black Yankees (1945).
- What were Gideon Applegate's career stats?
- In 3 games, Gideon Applegate had 1 hits, with a .111 batting average.
- What position did Gideon Applegate play?
- Gideon Applegate played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Gideon Applegate and how much did he weigh?
- Gideon Applegate was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 160 pounds.
- What was Gideon Applegate's career batting average?
- Gideon Applegate batted .111 over his career, with 1 hits in 9 at bats.
- Is Gideon Applegate in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Gideon Applegate has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.