Ernest Gatewood
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Ernest Gatewood was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball for 5 teams, including the New York Lincoln Giants. In 209 career games, he hit .202 with 131 hits and 61 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- — / R
- Died
- 8/21/1949 in Asheville, NC, USA
Full name: Ernest Willis Gatewood
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 209 | 650 | 62 | 131 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 61 | 11 | 55 | 2 | .202 | .265 | .232 | .497 | -2,598 |
Career AVG .202 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — 25.8% below league average.
Career OBP .265 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 20.7% below league average.
Career SLG .232 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 37.1% below league average.
Career OPS .497 vs. league average .703 across their career seasons — 29.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | NLG | EAS | 2 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .429 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1916 | NLS | EAS | 2 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1916 | BRG | EAS | 23 | 77 | 12 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 0 | .195 | .248 (-22%) | .314 (-6%) | .326 (-32%) | .640 (-19%) | 0.0 |
| 1917 | BRG | EAS | 24 | 83 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 0 | .205 | .248 (-18%) | .312 (-12%) | .323 (-25%) | .635 (-19%) | -214.2 |
| 1918 | BRG | EAS | 2 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1919 | BRG | EAS | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1919 | AC | EAS | 20 | 64 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | .141 | .262 (-46%) | .322 (-34%) | .347 (-42%) | .670 (-38%) | 0.0 |
| 1920 | BRG | EAS | 15 | 54 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .130 | .271 (-52%) | .331 (-47%) | .363 (-64%) | .694 (-56%) | -463.2 |
| 1921 | BRG | EAS | 2 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1921 | AC | EAS | 9 | 21 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1922 | NLG | IND | 8 | 20 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | .150 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1924 | ACB | ECL | 39 | 129 | 15 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 8 | 1 | .209 | .283 (-26%) | .345 (-26%) | .389 (-40%) | .734 (-34%) | -696.2 |
| 1925 | ACB | ECL | 31 | 90 | 5 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 0 | .244 | .288 (-15%) | .349 (-19%) | .407 (-35%) | .756 (-27%) | -398.5 |
| 1926 | ACB | ECL | 25 | 65 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1 | .215 | .279 (-23%) | .345 (-21%) | .390 (-29%) | .735 (-25%) | -277.0 |
| 1927 | ACB | ECL | 6 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 15 seasons | 209 | 650 | 62 | 131 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 61 | 11 | 55 | 2 | .202 | — | — | — | — | -2,049 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 35 | 3 | 310 | 15 | 2 | 20 |
| 3B | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| C | 162 | 98 | 671 | 132 | 29 | 6 |
| OF | 8 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | NLG | C | 2 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1916 | NLS | C | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1916 | NLS | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1916 | BRG | 1B | 16 | 0 | 138 | 5 | 1 | 10 |
| 1916 | BRG | C | 6 | 0 | 37 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1916 | BRG | OF | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1917 | BRG | 1B | 12 | 0 | 115 | 9 | 1 | 8 |
| 1917 | BRG | C | 14 | 0 | 73 | 17 | 4 | 0 |
| 1917 | BRG | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918 | BRG | 1B | 2 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1919 | BRG | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919 | AC | C | 20 | 18 | 119 | 22 | 3 | 2 |
| 1920 | BRG | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920 | BRG | C | 14 | 14 | 79 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920 | BRG | OF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921 | BRG | C | 2 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921 | AC | 1B | 2 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921 | AC | 3B | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1921 | AC | C | 4 | 3 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1921 | AC | OF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922 | NLG | C | 8 | 5 | 33 | 11 | 2 | 1 |
| 1924 | ACB | C | 38 | 34 | 171 | 43 | 13 | 0 |
| 1925 | ACB | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925 | ACB | C | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925 | ACB | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | ACB | 1B | 2 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | ACB | C | 22 | 17 | 104 | 10 | 1 | 2 |
| 1927 | ACB | C | 5 | 4 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 162 |
| First Base | 35 |
| Third Base | 3 |
| Left Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 4 |
Ernest Gatewood: the record in brief
The season rows for Ernest Gatewood begin in 1915. By club, Gatewood's seasons break down as the New York Lincoln Giants (1915 through 1922), the New York Lincoln Stars (1916), the Brooklyn Royal Giants (1916 through 1921), and the Atlantic City Bacharach Giants (1919 through 1927). The bio lists Gatewood's primary position as catcher. Gatewood was born on October 15, 1890, in Washington, DC, USA. Gatewood's death is recorded on August 21, 1949, in Asheville, NC, USA. Ernest Gatewood was the playing name; the full given name is Ernest Willis.
Across 209 games at the plate, Gatewood's career line reads 131 hits in 650 at bats for a .202 average, along with 61 runs batted in. Gatewood got on base at a .265 rate and slugged .232 (.497 OPS). Gatewood's .202 average ran 25.8% below the .272 that the league posted over the same seasons. 1924 produced Gatewood's most hits, 27 of them for the Atlantic City Bacharach Giants. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .244 in 1925, did not top the league's .288. In none of the compared seasons from 1916 to 1926 did Gatewood top the league batting average.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ernest Gatewood
- Was Ernest Gatewood a pitcher?
- No. Ernest Gatewood was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Ernest Gatewood hit?
- Ernest Gatewood hit 0 career home runs with 131 hits.
- What teams did Ernest Gatewood play for?
- Ernest Gatewood played for 5 teams: the New York Lincoln Giants (1915, 1922), the New York Lincoln Stars (1916), the Brooklyn Royal Giants (1916–1921), the Atlantic City Bacharach Giants (1919, 1921), and the Atlantic City Bacharach Giants (1924–1927).
- What were Ernest Gatewood's career stats?
- In 209 games, Ernest Gatewood had 131 hits, 61 RBI, 62 runs, and 11 stolen bases, with a .202 batting average.
- What position did Ernest Gatewood play?
- Ernest Gatewood played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- What was Ernest Gatewood's career batting average?
- Ernest Gatewood batted .202 over his career, with 131 hits in 650 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ernest Gatewood have?
- Ernest Gatewood drove in 61 runs in his career.
- Is Ernest Gatewood in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ernest Gatewood has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.