Ed Gill
Born: 8/7/1895 in Somerville, MA, USA
Died: 10/10/1995 in Brockton, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 1919-07-05 | Final Game: 1919-09-28
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Edward James Gill
Biography
Ed Gill was born in 1895 and played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball during the 1919 season. His career in the big leagues was brief, spanning from July 5, 1919, to September 28, 1919. Despite the short duration of his career, Gill made his mark with a record of 1-1 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.82. He recorded a total of 7 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats in a competitive era of baseball that was just beginning to transition into the lively ball era.
Gill's playing career occurred during a time when the sport was evolving, with a growing emphasis on pitching strategies and team dynamics. While he did not achieve the accolades of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the game during this formative period reflect the challenges and opportunities faced by pitchers of his time. Although he did not register any saves, Gill's role as a pitcher in the early 20th century remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37.3 | 38 | 20 | 0 | 21 | 7 | 4.82 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | WSN | AL | 1 | 1 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37.3 | 38 | 20 | 21 | 7 | 4.82 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.125 | 0.000 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | WSN | AL | 16 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 16 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | WS1 | P | 16 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 16 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Holy Cross | Worcester | MA | 1916, 1917, 1918, 1919 |