Rocky Gale
Born: 2/22/1988 in Portland, OR, USA
MLB Debut: 2015-09-06 | Final Game: 2019-05-12
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Rocky Michael Gale
Biography
Rocky Gale, born in 1988, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2015 to 2019. Gale's career, though brief, was marked by his time with the San Diego Padres, where he showcased his skills over the course of 22 games. He recorded 4 hits, including 1 home run, and drove in 2 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .108. Despite limited opportunities at the major league level, Gale's perseverance and dedication to the game were evident throughout his professional journey.
Gale's playing style reflected the versatility often required of catchers and utility players during the era in which he played. He made his major league debut during a time when the game was increasingly focused on power hitting and specialized roles, yet he remained committed to his craft, contributing both behind the plate and in the field. His journey through the minors and eventual ascent to the big leagues served as an inspiration to many aspiring players, highlighting the importance of hard work and resilience in the competitive landscape of professional baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 37 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0.108 | 0.108 | 0.189 | 0.297 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | SDP | NL | 11 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | SDP | NL | 3 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | LAD | NL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | LAD | NL | 5 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.133 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 15 | 8 | 77 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | SDN | C | 6 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | SDN | C | 3 | 3 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | LAN | C | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | LAN | C | 4 | 4 | 37 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 15 |