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

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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

Career ERA 4.82 vs. league average 3.09 across their career seasons — 56.3% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1919	WSN	AL	1	1	16	2	0	0	0	37.3	38	20	21	7	4.82	3.09 (-56%)	-

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

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .125 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 61.3% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.125 vs. league average 0.671 across their career seasons — 81.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	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