Gus Gil
Born: 4/19/1939 in Caracas, Distrito Capital, Venezuela
Died: 12/8/2015 in Phoenix, AZ, USA
MLB Debut: 1967-04-11 | Final Game: 1971-06-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Tomas Gustavo Gil
Biography
Gus Gil was a professional baseball player who made his mark as a position player in Major League Baseball during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Born in 1939, Gil's career spanned from 1967 until his retirement on June 30, 1971. Over the course of 221 games, he tallied 87 hits and recorded one home run, contributing 37 RBIs to his teams. His career batting average stood at .186, and he showcased his speed on the bases with five stolen bases.
Gil played in an era characterized by a transition in baseball, moving away from the dominant pitching of the deadball era to the more offensive-minded approaches of the 1970s. While his personal statistics may not have placed him among the most celebrated players of his time, his versatility as a position player allowed him to contribute to various teams throughout his career. Gil's journey through the league reflects the experiences of many players during this transformative period in baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 221 | 468 | 46 | 87 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 37 | 5 | 56 | 63 | 0.186 | 0.272 | 0.226 | 0.499 | -2100.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | CLE | AL | 51 | 96 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 18 | 0.115 | -711.8 |
| 1969 | SE1 | AL | 92 | 221 | 20 | 49 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 16 | 28 | 0.222 | -944.0 |
| 1970 | ATL | AL | 64 | 119 | 12 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 2 | 21 | 12 | 0.185 | -444.9 |
| 1971 | ATL | AL | 14 | 32 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 0.156 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 113 | 77 | 186 | 192 | 5 | 36 |
| 3B | 58 | 35 | 48 | 109 | 7 | 9 |
| SS | 12 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | CLE | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967 | CLE | 2B | 49 | 28 | 79 | 67 | 0 | 13 |
| 1969 | SE1 | 2B | 18 | 12 | 18 | 40 | 1 | 7 |
| 1969 | SE1 | 3B | 38 | 27 | 38 | 75 | 7 | 8 |
| 1969 | SE1 | SS | 12 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 1 |
| 1970 | ML4 | 2B | 38 | 29 | 70 | 61 | 3 | 13 |
| 1970 | ML4 | 3B | 14 | 8 | 9 | 31 | 0 | 1 |
| 1971 | ML4 | 2B | 8 | 8 | 19 | 24 | 1 | 3 |
| 1971 | ML4 | 3B | 6 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 115 |
| Third Base | 58 |
| Shortstop | 12 |