Mike Gazella
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1923-1928)
Mike Gazella was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1923 to 1928 for the New York Yankees, a span of 6 seasons. In 160 career games, he hit .241 with 85 hits and 32 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 165 lb
- Died
- 9/11/1978 in Odessa, TX, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1923-07-02
- Last Game
- 1928-09-30
Full name: Michael Gazella
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160 | 352 | 51 | 85 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 32 | 8 | 56 | 50 | .241 | .350 | .304 | .654 | -330 |
Career AVG .241 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 14.2% below league average.
Career OBP .350 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .304 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 22.5% below league average.
Career OPS .654 vs. league average .736 across their career seasons — 11.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | NYA | AL | 8 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .077 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1926 | NYA | AL | 66 | 168 | 21 | 39 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 25 | 24 | .232 | .279 (-17%) | .345 (-3%) | .390 (-31%) | .735 (-18%) | -419.0 |
| 1927 | NYA | AL | 54 | 115 | 17 | 32 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 23 | 16 | .278 | .282 (-1%) | .344 (+17%) | .392 (+6%) | .736 (+11%) | 294.5 |
| 1928 | NYA | AL | 32 | 56 | 11 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | .232 | .280 (-17%) | .342 (-7%) | .395 (-41%) | .737 (-26%) | -205.2 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 160 | 352 | 51 | 85 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 32 | 8 | 56 | 50 | .241 | — | — | — | — | -330 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (160 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 85 | 202 | 33 | 50 | 0 | 21 | .248 |
| Away | 75 | 150 | 18 | 35 | 0 | 13 | .233 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928-09-30 | NYY | DET | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-09-29 | NYY | DET | L | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1928-09-24 | NYY | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1928-09-23 | NYY | CLE | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1928-09-18 | NYY | SLA | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1928-09-17 | NYY | SLA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-09-12 | NYY | PHA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-09-11 | NYY | PHA | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1928-09-09 | NYY | PHA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1928-09-03 | NYY | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 3B | 107 | 0 | 88 | 162 | 16 | 12 |
| SS | 24 | 0 | 26 | 40 | 7 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | NYA | 2B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923 | NYA | 3B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923 | NYA | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | NYA | 3B | 45 | 0 | 37 | 78 | 11 | 5 |
| 1926 | NYA | SS | 11 | 0 | 22 | 25 | 5 | 4 |
| 1927 | NYA | 3B | 44 | 0 | 40 | 59 | 4 | 6 |
| 1927 | NYA | SS | 6 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1928 | NYA | 2B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1928 | NYA | 3B | 16 | 0 | 10 | 21 | 1 | 1 |
| 1928 | NYA | SS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 6 |
| Third Base | 107 |
| Shortstop | 23 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette College | Easton | PA | 1920, 1921, 1922, 1923 |
| Mansfield University of Pennsylvania | Mansfield | PA | 1917, 1918, 1919 |
Mike Gazella: the record in brief
According to the bio, Mike Gazella debuted on July 2, 1923 and played a final game on September 30, 1928. Gazella's only club in the season tables is the New York Yankees. Gazella played primarily as a third baseman and batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on October 13, 1895, in Olyphant, PA, USA and a listed size of 165 pounds on a 5-foot-7 frame. Gazella's death is recorded on September 11, 1978, in Odessa, TX, USA. Mike Gazella was the playing name; the full given name is Michael.
In 160 games and 352 at bats, Gazella batted .241 with 85 hits, adding 32 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .350 and .304 give Gazella a career OPS of .654. The league as a whole hit .281 across Gazella's seasons, which puts the .241 career mark 14.2% below average. By OPS the gap is 11.1% below league average (.654 against .736). The hits column peaks at 39, in 1926. Gazella drove in a season-high 20 runs in 1926. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .278 in 1927, did not top the league's .282.
Gazella reached the postseason in 1926.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Gazella
- What years did Mike Gazella play?
- Mike Gazella played in Major League Baseball from 1923 to 1928.
- Was Mike Gazella a pitcher?
- No. Mike Gazella was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Mike Gazella hit?
- Mike Gazella hit 0 career home runs with 85 hits.
- What was Mike Gazella's career batting average?
- Mike Gazella batted .241 over his career, with 85 hits in 352 at bats.
- How many RBI did Mike Gazella have?
- Mike Gazella drove in 32 runs in his career.
- Is Mike Gazella in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mike Gazella has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.