Dick Gyselman

Dick Gyselman was a professional baseball player born in 1908, who played primarily as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1933 to 1934. His career spanned a brief yet notable period during the early years of the Great Depression, a time when the sport was navigating through economic challenges and the evolving nature of play. Gyselman appeared in 82 games over his two seasons, primarily with the Philadelphia Phillies. Throughout his career, Gyselman recorded 43 hits, achieving a batting average of .225. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 16 runs batted in to his team's efforts. Gyselman did not register any stolen bases, which reflected a playing style that was more focused on contact hitting rather than speed on the basepaths. His time in the majors may have been limited, but he remains a part of the fabric of baseball history during a transitional period in the game.