Gil Kubski
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1980)
Gil Kubski was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1980 for the California Angels. In 22 career games, he hit .254 with 16 hits and 6 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1980-09-02
- Last Game
- 1980-10-05
Full name: Gilbert Thomas Kubski
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 63 | 11 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 10 | .254 | .319 | .302 | .620 | -115 |
Career AVG .254 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .319 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .302 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 22.2% below league average.
Career OPS .620 vs. league average .714 across their career seasons — 13.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | CAL | AL | 22 | 63 | 11 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 10 | .254 | .264 (-4%) | .326 (-2%) | .387 (-22%) | .714 (-13%) | -114.8 |
| Career · 1 season | 22 | 63 | 11 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 10 | .254 | — | — | — | — | -115 | ||
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 (22 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 24 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 2 | .250 |
| Away | 14 | 39 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 4 | .256 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-10-05 | LAA | CHW | L | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980-10-04 | LAA | CHW | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980-10-01 | LAA | MIL | L | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-30 | LAA | MIL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-27 | LAA | CHW | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1980-09-26 | LAA | CHW | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-24 | LAA | MIL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980-09-23 | LAA | MIL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-22 | LAA | MIL | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-21 | LAA | TEX | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 18 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University Northridge | Los Angeles | CA | 1973, 1974 |
Gil Kubski: the record in brief
September 2, 1980 and October 5, 1980 bracket Gil Kubski's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column never changes: it is the California Angels in 1980. Kubski is listed as an outfielder at 6'3" and 185 pounds. The bio says Kubski batted left-handed and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is October 12, 1954, in Longview, TX, USA. On the record, Gil Kubski was born Gilbert Thomas Kubski.
Kubski's career batting table shows 22 games, 63 at bats and 16 hits, a .254 average, plus 6 RBI. Kubski got on base at a .319 rate and slugged .302 (.620 OPS). Against a .265 league average for those years, Kubski's .254 average was near the norm. In OPS terms, Kubski's .620 stands 13.1% below the league's .714. The season table holds a single row: 1980 with the California Angels, 22 games, 63 at bats and 16 hits. That year the league hit .264, the figure in the row's Lg AVG column.
The position table credits Kubski with 18 games at right field and also lists 2 at left field. In the outfield, the fielding record shows 0 errors alongside 36 putouts and 2 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gil Kubski
- Was Gil Kubski a pitcher?
- No. Gil Kubski was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Gil Kubski hit?
- Gil Kubski hit 0 career home runs with 16 hits.
- What teams did Gil Kubski play for?
- Gil Kubski played for one team, the California Angels (1980).
- What were Gil Kubski's career stats?
- In 22 games, Gil Kubski had 16 hits, 6 RBI, 11 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .254 batting average.
- What position did Gil Kubski play?
- Gil Kubski played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Gil Kubski and how much did he weigh?
- Gil Kubski was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 185 pounds.
- What was Gil Kubski's career batting average?
- Gil Kubski batted .254 over his career, with 16 hits in 63 at bats.
- How many RBI did Gil Kubski have?
- Gil Kubski drove in 6 runs in his career.
- Is Gil Kubski in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Gil Kubski has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.