Derrick Gibson
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1998-1999)
Derrick Gibson was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 1999 for the Colorado Rockies, a span of 2 seasons. In 17 career games, he hit .286 with 14 hits, 2 home runs, and 8 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 244 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1998-09-08
- Last Game
- 1999-09-26
Full name: Derrick Lamont Gibson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 49 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 11 | .286 | .327 | .449 | .776 | 0 |
Career AVG .286 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — +6.3% above league average.
Career OBP .327 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .449 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — +5.1% above league average.
Career OPS .776 vs. league average .767 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | COL | NL | 7 | 21 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .429 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1999 | COL | NL | 10 | 28 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 7 | .179 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 17 | 49 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 11 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (17 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 9 | 22 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 8 | .409 |
| Away | 8 | 27 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | .185 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-09-26 | COL | MIA | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999-09-22 | COL | AZ | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999-09-21 | COL | AZ | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-09-20 | COL | AZ | W | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-09-12 | COL | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-09-11 | COL | MIL | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-09-10 | COL | MIL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-09-07 | COL | WSN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999-09-06 | COL | WSN | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999-05-15 | COL | AZ | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 7 |
| Right Field | 10 |
Salary History
Derrick Gibson's recorded salaries total $208,000 over 1 season, in 2000. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Gibson's career ran from 1998 to 1999. No salary is recorded for 1998 and 1999.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | FLO | NL | $208,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $208,000 | ||
Derrick Gibson: the record in brief
Derrick Gibson played a first major league game on September 8, 1998 and a last one on September 26, 1999. Gibson's only club in the season tables is the Colorado Rockies. Gibson is listed as an outfielder at 6 feet, 2 inches and 244 pounds. Gibson threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is February 5, 1975, in Winter Haven, FL, USA. The given name on file is Derrick Lamont Gibson.
In 17 games and 49 at bats, Gibson batted .286 with 14 hits, plus 2 home runs and 8 RBI. Reaching base at a .327 clip and slugging .449, Gibson finished with a .776 OPS. Measured against the leagues Gibson played in, the .286 career average compares with a .269 league average over the same seasons, 6.3% above the league. 1998 produced Gibson's most hits, 9 of them for the Colorado Rockies. The best average in the busiest seasons was .429, in 1998.
Gibson played 10 games at right field, more than anywhere else, and also saw time at left field (7). The fielding table credits Gibson with 26 putouts, 4 assists and 2 errors in the outfield.
Frequently Asked Questions about Derrick Gibson
- What years did Derrick Gibson play?
- Derrick Gibson played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 1999.
- Was Derrick Gibson a pitcher?
- No. Derrick Gibson was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Derrick Gibson hit?
- Derrick Gibson hit 2 career home runs with 14 hits.
- What teams did Derrick Gibson play for?
- Derrick Gibson played for one team, the Colorado Rockies (1998–1999).
- What were Derrick Gibson's career stats?
- In 17 games, Derrick Gibson had 14 hits, 2 home runs, 8 RBI, and 6 runs, with a .286 batting average.
- How much did Derrick Gibson earn in his career?
- Derrick Gibson's recorded salaries total $208,000 over 1 season, in 2000. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Gibson's career ran from 1998 to 1999. No salary is recorded for 1998 and 1999.
- What was Derrick Gibson's salary?
- Derrick Gibson's recorded salary was $208,000 in 2000.
- What position did Derrick Gibson play?
- Derrick Gibson played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Derrick Gibson and how much did he weigh?
- Derrick Gibson was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 244 pounds.
- How many home runs did Derrick Gibson hit each season?
- Derrick Gibson's home runs by season: 0 in 1998 and 2 in 1999. His most in one season was 2, in 1999.
- What was Derrick Gibson's career batting average?
- Derrick Gibson batted .286 over his career, with 14 hits in 49 at bats.
- How many RBI did Derrick Gibson have?
- Derrick Gibson drove in 8 runs in his career.
- Is Derrick Gibson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Derrick Gibson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.