Ken Gables
Born: 1/31/1919 in Walnut Grove, MO, USA
Died: 1/2/1960 in Walnut Grove, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1945-04-18 | Final Game: 1947-04-20
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Kenneth Harlin Gables
Biography
Ken Gables, born in 1919, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1945 to 1947. He played during a time when Major League Baseball was emerging from the shadow of World War II, bringing fresh talent to the diamond as the country transitioned back to peacetime. Gables made his mark in the league with a career record of 13 wins and 11 losses, showcasing his competitive spirit on the mound.
Over the course of his brief yet impactful career, Gables posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.69 and recorded 88 strikeouts, alongside 2 saves. His playing style reflected the era's shift towards more specialized pitching roles, as he adapted to the demands of post-war baseball. While his career was relatively short, Gables contributed to the evolving landscape of the game during a pivotal time in its history, leaving a legacy as a part of the post-war generation of players who helped revitalize the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 11 | 62 | 23 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 239.7 | 255 | 125 | 9 | 98 | 88 | 4.69 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | PIT | NL | 11 | 7 | 29 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 138.7 | 139 | 64 | 46 | 49 | 4.15 | 713.3 |
| 1946 | PIT | NL | 2 | 4 | 32 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 100.7 | 113 | 59 | 52 | 39 | 5.27 | -306.5 |
| 1947 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 54.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | 63 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0.159 | 0.172 | 0.222 | 0.394 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | PIT | NL | 29 | 39 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.103 | 0.0 |
| 1946 | PIT | NL | 32 | 24 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1947 | PIT | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 62 | 0 | 8 | 29 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | PIT | P | 29 | 0 | 5 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946 | PIT | P | 32 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 1947 | PIT | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 62 |