George Gill
Born: 2/13/1909 in Catchings, MS, USA
Died: 2/21/1999 in Jackson, MS, USA
MLB Debut: 1937-05-04 | Final Game: 1939-09-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: George Lloyd Gill
Biography
George Gill was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1909, who played in Major League Baseball from 1937 until his retirement on September 27, 1939. Throughout his career, Gill demonstrated resilience and tenacity on the mound, finishing with a record of 24 wins and 26 losses. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 5.05, reflecting the challenges he faced during a time when the game was evolving, and scoring was becoming increasingly prevalent.
Gill’s career included a total of 95 strikeouts and he recorded one save, showcasing his ability to contribute in high-leverage situations despite a modest statistical profile. He played during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball style of play to a more offense-driven approach, making his contributions noteworthy in the context of his time. Although not a household name, George Gill’s journey through the major leagues reflects the experiences of many players who navigated the complexities of baseball in the late 1930s.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.0 | 45.0 | 6.0 | 14.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.311 | 0.354 | 0.422 | 0.776 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 49.0 | 45.0 | 6.0 | 14.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.311 | 0.354 | 0.422 | 0.776 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 26 | 85 | 45 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 395.3 | 494 | 222 | 37 | 129 | 95 | 5.05 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | DET | AL | 11 | 4 | 31 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 127.7 | 146 | 64 | 42 | 40 | 4.51 | -913.4 |
| 1938 | DET | AL | 12 | 9 | 24 | 23 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 164.0 | 195 | 75 | 50 | 30 | 4.12 | -1765.8 |
| 1939 | DET | AL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.7 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 8.31 | 0.0 |
| 1939 | SLA | AL | 1 | 12 | 27 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 95.0 | 139 | 75 | 34 | 24 | 7.11 | -1790.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | 135 | 12 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 34 | 0.126 | 0.132 | 0.156 | 0.288 | -1138.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | DET | AL | 31 | 50 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0.140 | -499.4 |
| 1938 | DET | AL | 24 | 57 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0.105 | -639.4 |
| 1939 | DET | AL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1939 | SLA | AL | 27 | 26 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 85 | 0 | 31 | 79 | 5 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | DET | P | 31 | 0 | 3 | 32 | 2 | 3 |
| 1938 | DET | P | 24 | 0 | 3 | 32 | 1 | 1 |
| 1939 | DET | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1939 | SLA | P | 27 | 0 | 25 | 13 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 85 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi College | Clinton | MS | 1930, 1931, 1932 |