Gil English
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1931-1944)
Gil English was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1931 to 1944 for 4 teams, including the New York Giants, a span of 14 seasons. In 240 career games, he hit .245 with 194 hits, 8 home runs, and 90 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 180 lb
- Died
- 8/31/1996 in Trinity, NC, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1931-09-20
- Last Game
- 1944-06-11
Full name: Gilbert Raymond English
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 240 | 791 | 74 | 194 | 22 | 7 | 8 | 90 | 5 | 56 | 78 | .245 | .298 | .321 | .619 | -1,825 |
Career AVG .245 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — 10.6% below league average.
Career OBP .298 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 12.2% below league average.
Career SLG .321 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 17.4% below league average.
Career OPS .619 vs. league average .728 across their career seasons — 15.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | NY1 | NL | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1932 | NY1 | NL | 59 | 204 | 22 | 46 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 19 | 0 | 5 | 20 | .225 | .275 (-18%) | .335 (-27%) | .391 (-14%) | .726 (-20%) | -719.9 |
| 1936 | DET | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1937 | DET | AL | 18 | 65 | 6 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 4 | .262 | .276 (-5%) | .342 (-3%) | .398 (-19%) | .740 (-11%) | -102.0 |
| 1937 | BSN | NL | 79 | 269 | 25 | 78 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 37 | 3 | 23 | 27 | .290 | .276 (+5%) | .342 (+2%) | .398 (-13%) | .740 (-6%) | -102.0 |
| 1938 | BSN | NL | 53 | 165 | 17 | 41 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 1 | 15 | 16 | .248 | .272 (-9%) | .341 (-8%) | .392 (-18%) | .734 (-13%) | -340.1 |
| 1944 | BRO | NL | 27 | 79 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 7 | .152 | .261 (-42%) | .325 (-35%) | .357 (-36%) | .683 (-36%) | -437.8 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 240 | 791 | 74 | 194 | 22 | 7 | 8 | 90 | 5 | 56 | 78 | .245 | — | — | — | — | -1,702 | ||
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 (240 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 115 | 359 | 30 | 88 | 4 | 48 | .245 |
| Away | 125 | 432 | 44 | 106 | 4 | 43 | .245 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944-06-11 | BRO | BSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-06-04 | BRO | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-06-04 | BRO | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-06-02 | BRO | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-05-31 | BRO | PIT | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1944-05-30 | BRO | PIT | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-05-30 | BRO | PIT | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1944-05-29 | BRO | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-05-28 | BRO | CIN | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-05-28 | BRO | CIN | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 16 | 0 | 24 | 29 | 3 | 5 |
| 3B | 174 | 0 | 155 | 305 | 24 | 25 |
| OF | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 38 | 0 | 50 | 85 | 9 | 13 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | NY1 | 3B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932 | NY1 | 3B | 39 | 0 | 40 | 81 | 9 | 11 |
| 1932 | NY1 | SS | 23 | 0 | 37 | 52 | 5 | 7 |
| 1936 | DET | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937 | DET | 2B | 12 | 0 | 23 | 28 | 2 | 5 |
| 1937 | DET | 3B | 6 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937 | BSN | 3B | 71 | 0 | 61 | 121 | 8 | 9 |
| 1938 | BSN | 2B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1938 | BSN | 3B | 43 | 0 | 33 | 75 | 5 | 3 |
| 1938 | BSN | OF | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938 | BSN | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944 | BRO | 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944 | BRO | 3B | 11 | 0 | 16 | 18 | 2 | 2 |
| 1944 | BRO | SS | 13 | 0 | 12 | 33 | 4 | 6 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 16 |
| Third Base | 174 |
| Shortstop | 38 |
| Left Field | 3 |
Gil English: the record in brief
Gil English played a first major league game on September 20, 1931 and a last one on June 11, 1944. English played for the New York Giants (1931 to 1932), the Detroit Tigers (1936 to 1937), the Boston Bees (1937 to 1938), and the Brooklyn Dodgers (1944). English, a third baseman by primary position, batted and threw right-handed. English is listed at 180 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. The birth record reads July 2, 1909, in Glenola, NC, USA. The bio records the death on August 31, 1996, in Trinity, NC, USA. Gil English was the playing name; the full given name is Gilbert Raymond.
In 240 games and 791 at bats, English batted .245 with 194 hits; the totals also include 8 home runs and 90 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .298 and .321 give English a career OPS of .619. Set against a .274 league average for the same years, English's .245 average sits 10.6% below it. The OPS comparison is .619 to a league .728, 15.0% below average. English collected a career-high 78 hits in 1937. English drove in a season-high 37 runs in 1937.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gil English
- What years did Gil English play?
- Gil English played in Major League Baseball from 1931 to 1944.
- Was Gil English a pitcher?
- No. Gil English was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Gil English hit?
- Gil English hit 8 career home runs with 194 hits.
- What teams did Gil English play for?
- Gil English played for 4 teams: the New York Giants (1931–1932), the Detroit Tigers (1936–1937), the Boston Bees (1937–1938), and the Brooklyn Dodgers (1944).
- What were Gil English's career stats?
- In 240 games, Gil English had 194 hits, 8 home runs, 90 RBI, 74 runs, and 5 stolen bases, with a .245 batting average.
- What position did Gil English play?
- Gil English played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Gil English and how much did he weigh?
- Gil English was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 180 pounds.
- How many home runs did Gil English hit each season?
- Gil English's home runs by season: 0 in 1931, 2 in 1932, 0 in 1936, 3 in 1937, 2 in 1938, and 1 in 1944. His most in one season was 3, in 1937.
- What was Gil English's career batting average?
- Gil English batted .245 over his career, with 194 hits in 791 at bats.
- How many RBI did Gil English have?
- Gil English drove in 90 runs in his career.
- Is Gil English in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Gil English has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.