Gilberto Celestino
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2021-2022)
Gilberto Celestino was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2021 to 2022 for the Minnesota Twins, a span of 2 seasons. In 145 career games, he hit .222 with 82 hits, 4 home runs, and 27 RBI.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2021-06-02
- Last Game
- 2022-10-05
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 145 | 370 | 37 | 82 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 27 | 4 | 35 | 91 | .222 | .292 | .300 | .592 | -893 |
Career AVG .222 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 8.9% below league average.
Career OBP .292 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 7.0% below league average.
Career SLG .300 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — 25.5% below league average.
Career OPS .592 vs. league average .717 across their career seasons — 17.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | MIN | AL | 23 | 59 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 14 | .136 | .243 (-44%) | .317 (-44%) | .410 (-30%) | .727 (-36%) | -356.8 |
| 2022 | MIN | AL | 122 | 311 | 30 | 74 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 24 | 4 | 32 | 77 | .238 | .242 (-2%) | .311 (avg) | .394 (-23%) | .706 (-13%) | -535.7 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 145 | 370 | 37 | 82 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 27 | 4 | 35 | 91 | .222 | — | — | — | — | -893 | ||
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
View full game log (145 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 70 | 169 | 16 | 32 | 1 | 11 | .189 |
| Away | 75 | 201 | 21 | 50 | 3 | 16 | .249 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-10-05 | MIN | CHW | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022-10-04 | MIN | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-10-03 | MIN | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022-10-02 | MIN | DET | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022-10-01 | MIN | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022-09-30 | MIN | DET | W | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022-09-29 | MIN | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022-09-28 | MIN | CHW | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022-09-25 | MIN | LAA | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022-09-24 | MIN | LAA | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 29 |
| Center Field | 112 |
| Right Field | 10 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Gilberto Celestino: the record in brief
According to the bio, Gilberto Celestino debuted on June 2, 2021 and played a final game on October 5, 2022. All of the seasons listed were played for the Minnesota Twins. Celestino, an outfielder by primary position, hit right-handed while throwing left-handed. Celestino is listed at 170 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame. The birth record reads February 13, 1999, in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.
The batting record for Celestino: 145 games, 82 hits in 370 at bats, and a .222 average, along with 4 home runs and 27 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .292 and .300 give Celestino a career OPS of .592. Over the seasons Celestino played, league hitters batted .243; the .222 career figure is 8.9% below that. In OPS terms, Celestino's .592 stands 17.4% below the league's .717. The hits column peaks at 74, in 2022. Celestino drove in a season-high 24 runs in 2022. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .238 in 2022, did not top the league's .242.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gilberto Celestino
- What years did Gilberto Celestino play?
- Gilberto Celestino played in Major League Baseball from 2021 to 2022.
- Was Gilberto Celestino a pitcher?
- No. Gilberto Celestino was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Gilberto Celestino hit?
- Gilberto Celestino hit 4 career home runs with 82 hits.
- What was Gilberto Celestino's career batting average?
- Gilberto Celestino batted .222 over his career, with 82 hits in 370 at bats.
- How many RBI did Gilberto Celestino have?
- Gilberto Celestino drove in 27 runs in his career.
- Is Gilberto Celestino in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Gilberto Celestino has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.