Milt Gaston
Born: 1/27/1896 in Ridgefield Park, NJ, USA
Died: 4/26/1996 in Barnstable, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 1924-04-20 | Final Game: 1934-09-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Nathaniel Milton Gaston
Biography
Milt Gaston was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1924 to 1934. Born in 1896, Gaston made his mark in Major League Baseball during an era characterized by evolving pitching styles and the transition away from the deadball era. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 97 wins and 164 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.55 and a total of 615 strikeouts. His ability to secure games was highlighted by his 8 saves, showcasing his versatility on the mound.
Gaston played for several teams during his decade-long career, contributing to the competitive landscape of the league as it began to witness the rise of more power-hitting offenses. Although he faced challenges in achieving a winning record, his persistence and dedication to the sport were evident throughout his time in the majors. Milt Gaston's legacy is remembered as part of the fabric of early 20th-century baseball, reflecting the challenges and triumphs faced by pitchers of his era.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | 164 | 355 | 271 | 127 | 10 | 8 | 2105.0 | 2338 | 1064 | 114 | 836 | 615 | 4.55 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | NYY | AL | 5 | 3 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 86.0 | 92 | 43 | 44 | 24 | 4.50 | - |
| 1925 | SLA | AL | 15 | 14 | 42 | 30 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 238.7 | 284 | 117 | 101 | 84 | 4.41 | 972.8 |
| 1926 | SLA | AL | 10 | 18 | 32 | 28 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 214.3 | 227 | 103 | 101 | 39 | 4.33 | -4978.0 |
| 1927 | SLA | AL | 13 | 17 | 37 | 30 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 254.0 | 275 | 141 | 100 | 77 | 5.00 | -3573.6 |
| 1928 | WSN | AL | 6 | 12 | 28 | 22 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 148.7 | 179 | 91 | 53 | 45 | 5.51 | - |
| 1929 | BOS | AL | 12 | 19 | 39 | 29 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 243.7 | 265 | 101 | 81 | 83 | 3.73 | 1027.5 |
| 1930 | BOS | AL | 13 | 20 | 38 | 34 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 273.0 | 272 | 119 | 98 | 99 | 3.92 | 1758.8 |
| 1931 | BOS | AL | 2 | 13 | 23 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 119.0 | 137 | 59 | 41 | 33 | 4.46 | 285.2 |
| 1932 | CHW | AL | 7 | 17 | 28 | 25 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 166.7 | 183 | 74 | 73 | 44 | 4.00 | - |
| 1933 | CHW | AL | 8 | 12 | 30 | 25 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 167.0 | 177 | 90 | 60 | 39 | 4.85 | - |
| 1934 | CHW | AL | 6 | 19 | 29 | 28 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 194.0 | 247 | 126 | 84 | 48 | 5.85 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 355 | 724 | 55 | 145 | 31 | 2 | 6 | 75 | 2 | 21 | 135 | 0.200 | 0.228 | 0.273 | 0.501 | -3280.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | NYY | AL | 29 | 27 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 1925 | SLA | AL | 42 | 80 | 9 | 21 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0.263 | -231.7 |
| 1926 | SLA | AL | 32 | 78 | 5 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0.167 | -569.8 |
| 1927 | SLA | AL | 37 | 96 | 13 | 25 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 5 | 26 | 0.260 | -43.5 |
| 1928 | WSN | AL | 28 | 49 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1929 | BOS | AL | 39 | 78 | 3 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 19 | 0.192 | -445.4 |
| 1930 | BOS | AL | 38 | 98 | 7 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0.204 | -789.1 |
| 1931 | BOS | AL | 23 | 38 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.158 | 0.0 |
| 1932 | CHW | AL | 28 | 60 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0.233 | -255.2 |
| 1933 | CHW | AL | 30 | 52 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 0.154 | -323.0 |
| 1934 | CHW | AL | 29 | 68 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0.147 | -623.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 355 | 0 | 106 | 460 | 26 | 36 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | NYA | P | 29 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| 1925 | SLA | P | 42 | 0 | 10 | 49 | 0 | 2 |
| 1926 | SLA | P | 32 | 0 | 16 | 47 | 2 | 2 |
| 1927 | SLA | P | 37 | 0 | 18 | 58 | 4 | 9 |
| 1928 | WS1 | P | 28 | 0 | 9 | 38 | 3 | 1 |
| 1929 | BOS | P | 39 | 0 | 13 | 42 | 2 | 4 |
| 1930 | BOS | P | 38 | 0 | 15 | 58 | 4 | 4 |
| 1931 | BOS | P | 23 | 0 | 4 | 24 | 3 | 3 |
| 1932 | CHA | P | 28 | 0 | 6 | 42 | 4 | 7 |
| 1933 | CHA | P | 30 | 0 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 1 |
| 1934 | CHA | P | 29 | 0 | 9 | 52 | 1 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 355 |