Phil Gagliano
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1963-1974)
Phil Gagliano was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1963 to 1974 for 4 teams, including the St. Louis Cardinals, a span of 12 seasons. In 702 career games, he hit .238 with 336 hits, 14 home runs, and 159 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 180 lb
- Died
- 12/20/2016 in Hollister, MO, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1963-04-16
- Last Game
- 1974-10-01
Full name: Philip Joseph Gagliano
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 702 | 1,411 | 150 | 336 | 50 | 7 | 14 | 159 | 5 | 163 | 184 | .238 | .316 | .313 | .629 | -750 |
Career AVG .238 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .316 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .313 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — 15.0% below league average.
Career OPS .629 vs. league average .683 across their career seasons — 7.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | SLN | NL | 10 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .400 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1964 | SLN | NL | 40 | 58 | 5 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 10 | .259 | .250 (+3%) | .312 (-7%) | .377 (avg) | .690 (-3%) | -44.7 |
| 1965 | SLN | NL | 122 | 363 | 46 | 87 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 53 | 2 | 40 | 45 | .240 | .245 (-2%) | .310 (avg) | .371 (-4%) | .682 (-2%) | -115.3 |
| 1966 | SLN | NL | 90 | 213 | 23 | 54 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 2 | 24 | 29 | .254 | .248 (+2%) | .309 (+6%) | .376 (-10%) | .685 (-3%) | -41.7 |
| 1967 | SLN | NL | 73 | 217 | 20 | 48 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 0 | 19 | 26 | .221 | .242 (-9%) | .306 (-8%) | .357 (-21%) | .663 (-15%) | -466.5 |
| 1968 | SLN | NL | 53 | 105 | 13 | 24 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 12 | .229 | .236 (-3%) | .298 (-6%) | .340 (-10%) | .638 (-8%) | -139.6 |
| 1969 | SLN | NL | 62 | 128 | 7 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 12 | .227 | .248 (-9%) | .320 (-5%) | .369 (-28%) | .689 (-18%) | -308.0 |
| 1970 | SLN | NL | 18 | 32 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .188 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1970 | CHN | NL | 26 | 40 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 | .150 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1971 | BOS | AL | 47 | 68 | 11 | 22 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 11 | 5 | .324 | .249 (+30%) | .316 (+30%) | .365 (+9%) | .682 (+19%) | 252.9 |
| 1972 | BOS | AL | 52 | 82 | 9 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 10 | 13 | .256 | .243 (+5%) | .310 (+7%) | .353 (-7%) | .664 (avg) | 8.3 |
| 1973 | CIN | NL | 63 | 69 | 8 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 16 | .290 | .256 (+13%) | .325 (+24%) | .378 (-16%) | .703 (+2%) | 104.1 |
| 1974 | CIN | NL | 46 | 31 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 7 | .065 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 13 seasons | 702 | 1,411 | 150 | 336 | 50 | 7 | 14 | 159 | 5 | 163 | 184 | .238 | — | — | — | — | -750 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (702 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 365 | 684 | 70 | 165 | 8 | 81 | .241 |
| Away | 337 | 727 | 80 | 171 | 6 | 78 | .235 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-10-01 | CIN | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-09-27 | CIN | SFG | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-09-18 | CIN | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-09-02 | CIN | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-08-30 | CIN | WSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1974-08-23 | CIN | WSN | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1974-08-18 | CIN | NYN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-08-16 | CIN | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-08-14 | CIN | PIT | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-08-10 | CIN | NYN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 30 | 17 | 184 | 15 | 1 | 21 |
| 2B | 172 | 116 | 318 | 343 | 21 | 67 |
| 3B | 130 | 104 | 95 | 206 | 15 | 18 |
| OF | 63 | 55 | 99 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | SLN | 2B | 3 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963 | SLN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964 | SLN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1964 | SLN | 2B | 12 | 9 | 17 | 28 | 4 | 5 |
| 1964 | SLN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964 | SLN | OF | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965 | SLN | 2B | 57 | 48 | 130 | 134 | 11 | 31 |
| 1965 | SLN | 3B | 19 | 17 | 20 | 35 | 3 | 3 |
| 1965 | SLN | OF | 25 | 25 | 51 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1966 | SLN | 1B | 8 | 6 | 59 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1966 | SLN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966 | SLN | 3B | 41 | 39 | 30 | 77 | 2 | 7 |
| 1966 | SLN | OF | 5 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967 | SLN | 1B | 4 | 3 | 39 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 1967 | SLN | 2B | 27 | 21 | 55 | 51 | 3 | 9 |
| 1967 | SLN | 3B | 25 | 24 | 20 | 46 | 5 | 4 |
| 1967 | SLN | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | SLN | 2B | 17 | 10 | 24 | 32 | 1 | 6 |
| 1968 | SLN | 3B | 10 | 6 | 5 | 19 | 0 | 2 |
| 1968 | SLN | OF | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | SLN | 1B | 9 | 5 | 47 | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| 1969 | SLN | 2B | 20 | 15 | 50 | 41 | 1 | 11 |
| 1969 | SLN | 3B | 9 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | SLN | OF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | SLN | 1B | 3 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1970 | SLN | 2B | 2 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 1970 | SLN | 3B | 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1970 | CHN | 1B | 1 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | CHN | 2B | 16 | 7 | 14 | 25 | 0 | 2 |
| 1970 | CHN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | BOS | 2B | 7 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 0 | 2 |
| 1971 | BOS | 3B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | BOS | OF | 11 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | BOS | 1B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | BOS | 2B | 4 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | BOS | 3B | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | BOS | OF | 12 | 11 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | CIN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | CIN | 2B | 4 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | CIN | 3B | 7 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 1 |
| 1973 | CIN | OF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | CIN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1974 | CIN | 2B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | CIN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 30 |
| Second Base | 171 |
| Third Base | 133 |
| Shortstop | 2 |
| Left Field | 35 |
| Right Field | 31 |
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Phil Gagliano: the record in brief
Phil Gagliano played a first major league game on April 16, 1963 and a last one on October 1, 1974. The team column moves through the St. Louis Cardinals (1963 through 1970), the Chicago Cubs (1970), the Boston Red Sox (1971 through 1972), and the Cincinnati Reds (1973 through 1974). Gagliano, a second baseman by primary position, batted and threw right-handed. Gagliano is listed at 6 feet, 1 inch and 180 pounds. The birth record reads December 27, 1941, in Memphis, TN, USA. Gagliano died on December 20, 2016, in Hollister, MO, USA. Phil Gagliano was the playing name; the full given name is Philip Joseph.
Gagliano finished with 336 hits from 1,411 at bats in 702 games, which works out to .238, plus 14 homers and 159 runs batted in. Gagliano's career OPS of .629 combines a .316 on-base mark with .313 slugging. Against a .249 league average for those years, Gagliano's .238 average was near the norm. No season topped the 87 hits of 1965. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .240 in 1965, did not top the league's .245.
Frequently Asked Questions about Phil Gagliano
- What years did Phil Gagliano play?
- Phil Gagliano played in Major League Baseball from 1963 to 1974.
- Was Phil Gagliano a pitcher?
- No. Phil Gagliano was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Phil Gagliano hit?
- Phil Gagliano hit 14 career home runs with 336 hits.
- What teams did Phil Gagliano play for?
- Phil Gagliano played for 4 teams: the St. Louis Cardinals (1963–1970), the Chicago Cubs (1970), the Boston Red Sox (1971–1972), and the Cincinnati Reds (1973–1974).
- What were Phil Gagliano's career stats?
- In 702 games, Phil Gagliano had 336 hits, 14 home runs, 159 RBI, 150 runs, and 5 stolen bases, with a .238 batting average.
- What position did Phil Gagliano play?
- Phil Gagliano played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Phil Gagliano and how much did he weigh?
- Phil Gagliano was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 180 pounds.
- How many home runs did Phil Gagliano hit each season?
- Phil Gagliano's home runs by season: 0 in 1963, 1 in 1964, 8 in 1965, 2 in 1966, 2 in 1967, 0 in 1968, 1 in 1969, 0 in 1970, 0 in 1971, 0 in 1972, 0 in 1973, and 0 in 1974. His most in one season was 8, in 1965.
- What was Phil Gagliano's career batting average?
- Phil Gagliano batted .238 over his career, with 336 hits in 1,411 at bats.
- How many RBI did Phil Gagliano have?
- Phil Gagliano drove in 159 runs in his career.
- Is Phil Gagliano in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Phil Gagliano has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.