Mark Gilbert
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1985)
Mark Gilbert was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1985 for the Chicago White Sox. In 7 career games, he hit .273 with 6 hits and 3 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
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1985-07-21
- Last Game
- 1985-07-27
Full name: Mark David Gilbert
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 22 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 5 | .273 | .385 | .318 | .703 | 0 |
Career AVG .273 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — +6.1% above league average.
Career OBP .385 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — +19.0% above league average.
Career SLG .318 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 18.6% below league average.
Career OPS .703 vs. league average .714 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | CHA | AL | 7 | 22 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 5 | .273 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 7 | 22 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 5 | .273 | — | — | — | — | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 22 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 3 | .273 |
Last 7 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-27 | CHW | BAL | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1985-07-26 | CHW | BAL | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-07-25 | CHW | BAL | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1985-07-24 | CHW | DET | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985-07-23 | CHW | DET | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1985-07-22 | CHW | DET | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985-07-21 | CHW | CLE | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 2 |
| Center Field | 5 |
| Right Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Dade College - North Campus | Miami | FL | 1976 |
| Florida State University | Tallahassee | FL | 1975, 1977, 1978 |
Mark Gilbert: the record in brief
Mark Gilbert's major league career runs from a debut on July 21, 1985 to a final game on July 27, 1985. The team column never changes: it is the Chicago White Sox in 1985. At 6-foot-0 and 175 pounds, Gilbert is listed as an outfielder. The bio says Gilbert batted from both sides and threw right-handed. Gilbert was born on August 22, 1956, in Atlanta, GA, USA. Mark Gilbert was the playing name; the full given name is Mark David.
Gilbert finished with 6 hits from 22 at bats in 7 games, which works out to .273, plus 3 RBI. Measured against the leagues Gilbert played in, the .273 career average compares with a .257 league average over the same seasons, 6.1% above the league. The season table holds a single row: 1985 with the Chicago White Sox, 7 games, 22 at bats and 6 hits.
Gilbert's college years, 1976, were spent at Miami-Dade College - North Campus. Among the most recent games in Gilbert's log, July 27, 1985 stands out: 2 hits in 4 at bats.
By games played in the field, center field leads with 5, followed by left field (2) and right field (1).
Frequently Asked Questions about Mark Gilbert
- Was Mark Gilbert a pitcher?
- No. Mark Gilbert was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Mark Gilbert hit?
- Mark Gilbert hit 0 career home runs with 6 hits.
- What was Mark Gilbert's career batting average?
- Mark Gilbert batted .273 over his career, with 6 hits in 22 at bats.
- How many RBI did Mark Gilbert have?
- Mark Gilbert drove in 3 runs in his career.
- Is Mark Gilbert in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mark Gilbert has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Mark Gilbert play for?
- Mark Gilbert played for the Chicago White Sox.