Geronimo Gil
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2001-2007)
Geronimo Gil was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2007 for the Baltimore Orioles and the Colorado Rockies, a span of 7 seasons. In 277 career games, he hit .230 with 189 hits, 19 home runs, and 88 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 / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 240 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2001-09-08
- Last Game
- 2007-08-22
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 277 | 820 | 67 | 189 | 30 | 0 | 19 | 88 | 2 | 47 | 162 | .230 | .276 | .337 | .613 | -2,299 |
Career AVG .230 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 12.9% below league average.
Career OBP .276 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 17.0% below league average.
Career SLG .337 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 20.3% below league average.
Career OPS .613 vs. league average .755 across their career seasons — 18.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | BAL | AL | 17 | 58 | 3 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 7 | .293 | .263 (+11%) | .332 (+11%) | .426 (-23%) | .758 (-8%) | -45.2 |
| 2002 | BAL | AL | 125 | 422 | 33 | 98 | 19 | 0 | 12 | 45 | 2 | 21 | 88 | .232 | .261 (-11%) | .331 (-19%) | .416 (-13%) | .747 (-15%) | -1127.9 |
| 2003 | BAL | AL | 54 | 169 | 22 | 40 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 12 | 34 | .237 | .264 (-10%) | .332 (-10%) | .422 (-26%) | .754 (-19%) | -492.5 |
| 2004 | BAL | AL | 12 | 32 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 5 | .281 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2005 | BAL | AL | 64 | 125 | 7 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 0 | 5 | 23 | .192 | .264 (-27%) | .330 (-33%) | .418 (-26%) | .749 (-29%) | -633.3 |
| 2007 | COL | NL | 5 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .071 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 277 | 820 | 67 | 189 | 30 | 0 | 19 | 88 | 2 | 47 | 162 | .230 | — | — | — | — | -2,299 | ||
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 (277 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 136 | 395 | 29 | 92 | 8 | 38 | .233 |
| Away | 141 | 425 | 38 | 97 | 11 | 50 | .228 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-08-22 | COL | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007-08-20 | COL | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-08-18 | COL | LAD | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007-08-12 | COL | CHC | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007-08-09 | COL | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005-10-02 | BAL | TBR | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-10-01 | BAL | TBR | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005-09-30 | BAL | TBR | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-09-28 | BAL | NYY | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-09-27 | BAL | NYY | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 272 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | BAL | AL | $342,500 |
| 2003 | BAL | AL | $330,000 |
| 2002 | BAL | AL | $200,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $872,500 | ||
Geronimo Gil: the record in brief
September 8, 2001 and August 22, 2007 bracket Geronimo Gil's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Gil's seasons break down as the Baltimore Orioles (2001 through 2005) and the Colorado Rockies (2007). At 240 pounds on a 6-foot-3 frame, Gil is listed as a catcher. The bio says Gil both batted and threw right-handed. Gil was born on August 7, 1975, in Estacion Lagunas, Oaxaca, México.
The batting record for Gil: 277 games, 189 hits in 820 at bats, and a .230 average; the totals also include 19 home runs and 88 runs batted in. Gil got on base at a .276 rate and slugged .337 (.613 OPS). The league as a whole hit .265 across Gil's seasons, which puts the .230 career mark 12.9% below average. By OPS the gap is 18.9% below league average (.613 against .755). No season beat the 12 home runs Gil hit in 2002. Gil collected a career-high 98 hits in 2002. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .232 in 2002, did not top the league's .261.
Frequently Asked Questions about Geronimo Gil
- What years did Geronimo Gil play?
- Geronimo Gil played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2007.
- Was Geronimo Gil a pitcher?
- No. Geronimo Gil was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Geronimo Gil hit?
- Geronimo Gil hit 19 career home runs with 189 hits.
- What was Geronimo Gil's career batting average?
- Geronimo Gil batted .230 over his career, with 189 hits in 820 at bats.
- How many RBI did Geronimo Gil have?
- Geronimo Gil drove in 88 runs in his career.
- Is Geronimo Gil in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Geronimo Gil has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.