John Gabler
Born: 10/2/1930 in Kansas City, MO, USA
Died: 2/7/2009 in Overland Park, KS, USA
MLB Debut: 1959-09-18 | Final Game: 1961-09-17
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: John Richard Gabler
Biography
John Gabler was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1959 to 1961. Born in 1930, Gabler made his debut during a transitional period in baseball marked by the rise of powerful hitters and the increasing importance of specialized relief roles. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 7 wins and 12 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.39. His ability to strike out batters was evident as he recorded 63 strikeouts, and he contributed to his teams' efforts by securing 5 saves.
Gabler’s playing style reflected the competitive nature of the late 1950s and early 1960s, an era that saw the emergence of both traditional pitchers and the evolving role of relievers. His career, while not at the forefront of the game, demonstrated the critical contributions that pitchers like him made to their teams, especially in high-pressure situations. Though he may not have achieved superstar status, his dedication to the craft of pitching has left a lasting impression in the annals of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 12 | 53 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 164.0 | 171 | 80 | 8 | 79 | 63 | 4.39 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | NYY | AL | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.3 | 21 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 2.79 | - |
| 1960 | NYY | AL | 3 | 3 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 52.0 | 46 | 24 | 32 | 19 | 4.15 | - |
| 1961 | WS2 | AL | 3 | 8 | 29 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 92.7 | 104 | 50 | 37 | 33 | 4.86 | 550.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | 42 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 0.143 | 0.182 | 0.190 | 0.372 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | NYY | AL | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1960 | NYY | AL | 21 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 1961 | WS2 | AL | 34 | 25 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 53 | 14 | 16 | 32 | 2 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | NYA | P | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1960 | NYA | P | 21 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | WS2 | P | 29 | 9 | 11 | 20 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 53 |