Lloyd Gearhart

Born: 8/10/1923 in New Lebanon, OH, USA

Died: 4/2/2001 in Kettering, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1947-04-18 | Final Game: 1947-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Lloyd William Gearhart

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Biography

Lloyd Gearhart was a professional baseball player born in 1923, who played in Major League Baseball for a brief period during the late 1940s. His career spanned from April 18, 1947, to September 28, 1947, during a time when the sport was beginning to emerge from the challenges of World War II and enter a new era of competition. Gearhart primarily played as a position player, participating in a total of 73 games throughout his major league tenure. In his 73 games, Gearhart recorded 44 hits and showcased his power with 6 home runs, contributing 17 RBIs to his team's efforts. He finished his season with a batting average of .246 and added 1 stolen base to his record. While his career was relatively short, Gearhart's contributions to the game during a transitional period in baseball history reflected the competitive spirit and evolving dynamics of the league at that time. His experience in the sport remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball's past.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
73	179	26	44	9	0	6	17	1	17	30	0.246	0.315	0.397	0.711	-32.1

Career AVG .246 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 6.3% below league average.

Career OBP .315 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 6.5% below league average.

Career SLG .397 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — +5.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.711 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1947	NY1	NL	73	179	26	44	9	0	6	17	1	17	30	0.246	.262 (-6%)	.336 (-7%)	.376 (+5%)	.712 (avg)	-32.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	44	0	94	4	4	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1947	NY1	OF	44	0	94	4	4	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	18
Center Field	27