Dick Gyselman
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1933-1934)
Dick Gyselman was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1933 to 1934 for the Boston Braves, a span of 2 seasons. In 82 career games, he hit .225 with 43 hits and 16 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 170 lb
- Died
- 9/20/1990 in Snohomish, WA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1933-04-20
- Last Game
- 1934-07-22
Full name: Richard Renald Gyselman
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 191 | 17 | 43 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 9 | 32 | .225 | .260 | .293 | .553 | -475 |
Career AVG .225 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — 17.9% below league average.
Career OBP .260 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 22.4% below league average.
Career SLG .293 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 23.9% below league average.
Career OPS .553 vs. league average .720 across their career seasons — 23.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | BSN | NL | 58 | 155 | 10 | 37 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 7 | 21 | .239 | .270 (-12%) | .329 (-18%) | .377 (-20%) | .707 (-19%) | -475.4 |
| 1934 | BSN | NL | 24 | 36 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 82 | 191 | 17 | 43 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 9 | 32 | .225 | — | — | — | — | -475 | ||
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 (82 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 42 | 115 | 8 | 21 | 0 | 7 | .183 |
| Away | 40 | 76 | 10 | 22 | 0 | 9 | .289 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934-07-22 | BSN | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1934-07-20 | BSN | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-07-18 | BSN | PIT | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-07-13 | BSN | CHC | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1934-07-12 | BSN | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-07-07 | BSN | PHI | L | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1934-07-07 | BSN | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-07-04 | BSN | NY1 | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1934-07-04 | BSN | NY1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-06-24 | BSN | CIN | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 7 |
| Third Base | 58 |
Dick Gyselman: the record in brief
The profile opens with Dick Gyselman's first major league game on April 20, 1933; the last one listed came on July 22, 1934. All of the seasons listed were played for the Boston Braves. Gyselman is listed as a third baseman at 6 feet, 2 inches and 170 pounds. The bio says Gyselman both batted and threw right-handed. Gyselman was born on April 6, 1908, in San Francisco, CA, USA. The bio records the death on September 20, 1990, in Snohomish, WA, USA. The given name on file is Richard Renald Gyselman.
Across 82 games at the plate, Gyselman's career line reads 43 hits in 191 at bats for a .225 average, along with 16 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .260 and the slugging percentage .293, for an OPS of .553. Measured against the leagues Gyselman played in, the .225 career average compares with a .274 league average over the same seasons, 17.9% below the league. Gyselman collected a career-high 37 hits in 1933. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .239 in 1933, did not top the league's .270.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dick Gyselman
- What years did Dick Gyselman play?
- Dick Gyselman played in Major League Baseball from 1933 to 1934.
- Was Dick Gyselman a pitcher?
- No. Dick Gyselman was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Dick Gyselman hit?
- Dick Gyselman hit 0 career home runs with 43 hits.
- What teams did Dick Gyselman play for?
- Dick Gyselman played for one team, the Boston Braves (1933–1934).
- What were Dick Gyselman's career stats?
- In 82 games, Dick Gyselman had 43 hits, 16 RBI, and 17 runs, with a .225 batting average.
- What position did Dick Gyselman play?
- Dick Gyselman played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Dick Gyselman and how much did he weigh?
- Dick Gyselman was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 170 pounds.
- What was Dick Gyselman's career batting average?
- Dick Gyselman batted .225 over his career, with 43 hits in 191 at bats.
- How many RBI did Dick Gyselman have?
- Dick Gyselman drove in 16 runs in his career.
- Is Dick Gyselman in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dick Gyselman has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.