Turkey Gross, baseball player, 1925-1925

Turkey Gross

Born: 2/21/1896 in Mesquite, TX, USA

Died: 1/11/1936 in Dallas, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1925-04-14 | Final Game: 1925-04-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Ewell Gross

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Biography

Turkey Gross was a professional baseball player born in 1896, whose brief career spanned from 1925 to April 14, 1925. He played as a position player, participating in a total of 9 games during his time in Major League Baseball. Gross recorded 3 hits and drove in 2 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.094. Although he did not hit any home runs and did not steal any bases, his appearances in the majors during the mid-1920s placed him in an era characterized by a transition in the game, as teams began to embrace more dynamic offensive strategies. Despite his limited impact on the field, Gross's presence in the major leagues serves as a reminder of the numerous players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if their careers were fleeting. The mid-1920s were marked by significant developments in baseball, including the emergence of power hitters and the evolving strategies of the game. While Turkey Gross may not have left a lasting statistical legacy, his journey in professional baseball reflects the broader narrative of players striving for greatness in a competitive environment.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
9 32 2 3 0 1 0 2 0 2 2 0.094 0.171 0.156 0.328 0.0

Career AVG .094 vs. league average .288 across their career seasons — 67.5% below league average.

Career OBP .171 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — 51.0% below league average.

Career SLG .156 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 61.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.328 vs. league average 0.757 across their career seasons — 56.7% 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
1925 BOS AL 9 32 2 3 0 1 0 2 0 2 2 0.094 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 9 0 12 29 1 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1925 BOS SS 9 0 12 29 1 4

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 9