Gilly Campbell
Born: 2/13/1908 in Kansas City, KS, USA
Died: 2/21/1973 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1933-04-25 | Final Game: 1938-10-02
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 182 lbs
Full name: William Gilthorpe Campbell
Biography
Gilly Campbell, born in 1908, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1933 to 1938. As a position player, Campbell appeared in 295 games, during which he recorded 186 hits and achieved a batting average of .263. Known for his versatility on the field, he contributed to his teams with a total of 93 runs batted in and five home runs, while also showcasing some speed with five stolen bases.
Competing during a transformative era in baseball, Campbell played in a time when the game was evolving, moving away from the deadball era towards a more offensive style. His contributions, though not towering in terms of statistics, reflected the grit and determination emblematic of players of his time. Campbell's career, while relatively brief, left an impression on the teams he played for and is remembered as part of the colorful tapestry of baseball history from the 1930s.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 295 | 708 | 78 | 186 | 30 | 2 | 5 | 93 | 5 | 116 | 35 | 0.263 | 0.371 | 0.332 | 0.703 | -148.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | CHC | NL | 46 | 89 | 11 | 25 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 0.281 | 41.3 |
| 1935 | CIN | NL | 88 | 218 | 26 | 56 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 30 | 3 | 42 | 7 | 0.257 | 32.3 |
| 1936 | CIN | NL | 89 | 235 | 28 | 63 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 40 | 2 | 43 | 14 | 0.268 | 8.2 |
| 1937 | CIN | NL | 18 | 40 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0.275 | 0.0 |
| 1938 | BRO | NL | 54 | 126 | 10 | 31 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 19 | 9 | 0.246 | -230.7 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 6 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| C | 218 | 0 | 751 | 123 | 22 | 13 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | CHN | C | 20 | 0 | 66 | 9 | 4 | 1 |
| 1935 | CIN | C | 66 | 0 | 238 | 36 | 4 | 1 |
| 1935 | CIN | 1B | 5 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 1935 | CIN | OF | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936 | CIN | C | 71 | 0 | 257 | 49 | 5 | 9 |
| 1936 | CIN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1937 | CIN | C | 17 | 0 | 51 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 1938 | BRO | C | 44 | 0 | 139 | 22 | 7 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 218 |
| First Base | 6 |
| Left Field | 1 |