Oscar Gamble, baseball player, 200 home runs, 1969-1985

Oscar Gamble

Born: 12/20/1949 in Ramer, AL, USA

Died: 1/31/2018 in Birmingham, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-08-27 | Final Game: 1985-08-08

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Oscar Charles Gamble

Biography

Oscar Gamble was a professional baseball player born in 1949, whose career spanned from 1969 to 1985. Known for his distinctive style and powerful swing, Gamble played primarily as a position player in Major League Baseball, participating in a total of 1,584 games. Over the course of his career, he accumulated 1,195 hits, showcasing his ability to make contact and produce offensively. He was particularly noted for his power, hitting 200 home runs and driving in 666 runs, which made him a valuable asset to his teams. Gamble's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the rise of power hitters and the evolution of offensive strategies. With a batting average of .265, he demonstrated consistency at the plate and contributed significantly to his teams' successes throughout his tenure. Additionally, he displayed speed on the bases, finishing his career with 47 stolen bases. Gamble's unique presence, characterized by his flamboyant hairstyles and engaging personality, left a lasting impression in the game, making him a memorable figure in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1584 4502 656 1195 188 31 200 666 47 610 546 0.265 0.356 0.454 0.811 13556.3

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
18 42 7 12 2 0 2 7 9 7 0.286

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1981 AEDIV NYA 4 9 2 5 1 0 2 3 1 2 0.556
1981 ALCS NYA 3 6 2 1 0 0 0 1 5 3 0.167
1981 WS NYA 3 6 1 2 0 0 0 1 1 0 0.333
1980 ALCS NYA 2 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.200
1976 WS NYA 3 8 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0.125
1976 ALCS NYA 3 8 1 2 1 0 0 1 1 1 0.250

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
OF 818 724 1412 59 35 17

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 275
Center Field 79
Right Field 474
Designated Hitter 561

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1982 Player of the Week Week of 1982-05-28
1980 Player of the Week Week of 1980-09-07
1979 Player of the Week Week of 1979-09-28

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1977 Most Valuable Player AL 29th 1.0 392 0