Grant Gillis
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1927-1929)
Grant Gillis was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1927 to 1929 for the Washington Senators and the Boston Red Sox, a span of 3 seasons. In 62 career games, he hit .245 with 48 hits and 23 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 165 lb
- Died
- 2/4/1981 in Thomasville, AL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1927-09-19
- Last Game
- 1929-06-25
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | 196 | 26 | 48 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 12 | 13 | .245 | .299 | .327 | .625 | -443 |
Career AVG .245 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 13.8% below league average.
Career OBP .299 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 13.9% below league average.
Career SLG .327 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 18.6% below league average.
Career OPS .625 vs. league average .748 across their career seasons — 16.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | WS1 | AL | 10 | 36 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1928 | WS1 | AL | 24 | 87 | 13 | 22 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 5 | .253 | .280 (-10%) | .342 (-10%) | .395 (-16%) | .737 (-13%) | -184.3 |
| 1929 | BOS | AL | 28 | 73 | 5 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 8 | .247 | .289 (-15%) | .353 (-14%) | .415 (-27%) | .769 (-21%) | -258.8 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 62 | 196 | 26 | 48 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 12 | 13 | .245 | — | — | — | — | -443 | ||
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 (62 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 36 | 116 | 13 | 26 | 0 | 17 | .224 |
| Away | 26 | 80 | 13 | 22 | 0 | 5 | .275 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929-06-25 | BOS | PHA | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1929-06-25 | BOS | PHA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-06-19 | BOS | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1929-06-17 | BOS | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-06-11 | BOS | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-06-08 | BOS | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-06-06 | BOS | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-06-05 | BOS | CHW | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-06-04 | BOS | CLE | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-06-02 | BOS | CLE | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 31 |
| Third Base | 3 |
| Shortstop | 25 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa | AL | 1922, 1923, 1924 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Grant Gillis
- What years did Grant Gillis play?
- Grant Gillis played in Major League Baseball from 1927 to 1929.
- Was Grant Gillis a pitcher?
- No. Grant Gillis was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Grant Gillis hit?
- Grant Gillis hit 0 career home runs with 48 hits.
- What was Grant Gillis's career batting average?
- Grant Gillis batted .245 over his career, with 48 hits in 196 at bats.
- How many RBI did Grant Gillis have?
- Grant Gillis drove in 23 runs in his career.
- Is Grant Gillis in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Grant Gillis has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.