Jack Gilbert
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1898-1904)
Jack Gilbert was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1898 to 1904 for the Washington Nationals, the New York Giants, and the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 7 seasons. In 28 career games, he hit .240 with 23 hits and 4 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 39.
- 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
- L / R
- Died
- 7/7/1941 in Albany, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1898-09-11
- Last Game
- 1904-10-09
Full name: John Robert Gilbert
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 96 | 13 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 4 | .240 | .354 | .240 | .594 | 39 |
Career AVG .240 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 6.8% below league average.
Career OBP .354 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — +12.3% above league average.
Career SLG .240 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 27.9% below league average.
Career OPS .594 vs. league average .648 across their career seasons — 8.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898 | WAS | NL | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1898 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1904 | PIT | NL | 25 | 87 | 13 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 2 | .241 | .246 (-2%) | .300 (+17%) | .321 (-25%) | .622 (-4%) | 39.2 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 28 | 96 | 13 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 4 | .240 | — | — | — | — | 39 | ||
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 (28 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 19 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | .368 |
| Away | 22 | 78 | 8 | 16 | 0 | 3 | .205 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904-10-09 | PIT | CHC | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1904-10-08 | PIT | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1904-10-07 | PIT | CHC | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1904-10-06 | PIT | STL | W | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1904-10-06 | PIT | STL | W | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1904-10-04 | PIT | CIN | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1904-10-03 | PIT | PHI | W | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1904-10-03 | PIT | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1904-10-01 | PIT | PHI | W | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1904-10-01 | PIT | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 25 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 2 |
Jack Gilbert: the record in brief
Jack Gilbert played a first major league game on September 11, 1898 and a last one on October 9, 1904. The team column moves through the Washington Senators (1898), the New York Giants (1898), and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1904). Gilbert is listed as an outfielder. Gilbert batted left-handed and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Gilbert was born on September 4, 1875, in Rhinecliff, NY, USA. Gilbert died on July 7, 1941, in Albany, NY, USA. Jack Gilbert was the playing name; the full given name is John Robert.
In 28 games and 96 at bats, Gilbert batted .240 with 23 hits, adding 4 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .354 and .240 give Gilbert a career OPS of .594. Set against a .257 league average for the same years, Gilbert's .240 average sits 6.8% below it. The OPS comparison is .594 to a league .648, 8.4% below average. The highest hit total in a season was 21, in 1904. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .241 in 1904, did not top the league's .246.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jack Gilbert
- What years did Jack Gilbert play?
- Jack Gilbert played in Major League Baseball from 1898 to 1904.
- Was Jack Gilbert a pitcher?
- No. Jack Gilbert was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Jack Gilbert hit?
- Jack Gilbert hit 0 career home runs with 23 hits.
- What was Jack Gilbert's career batting average?
- Jack Gilbert batted .240 over his career, with 23 hits in 96 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jack Gilbert have?
- Jack Gilbert drove in 4 runs in his career.
- Is Jack Gilbert in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jack Gilbert has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.