Gale Staley
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1925)
Gale Staley was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1925 for the Chicago Cubs. In 7 career games, he hit .423 with 11 hits and 3 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
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 167 lb
- Died
- 4/19/1989 in Walnut Creek, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1925-09-16
- Last Game
- 1925-10-02
Full name: George Gaylord Staley
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 26 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .423 | .464 | .500 | .964 | 0 |
Career AVG .423 vs. league average .288 across their career seasons — +46.9% above league average.
Career OBP .464 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — +32.8% above league average.
Career SLG .500 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — +22.8% above league average.
Career OPS .964 vs. league average .757 across their career seasons — +27.4% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | CHN | NL | 7 | 26 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .423 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 7 | 26 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .423 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 26 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 3 | .423 |
Last 7 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925-10-02 | CHC | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1925-09-27 | CHC | PHI | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-09-26 | CHC | PHI | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-09-23 | CHC | BRO | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1925-09-22 | CHC | BRO | W | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-09-21 | CHC | BRO | W | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-09-16 | CHC | BSN | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 7 |
Gale Staley: the record in brief
Gale Staley played a first major league game on September 16, 1925 and a last one on October 2, 1925. All of the seasons listed were played for the Chicago Cubs. At 167 pounds on a 5-foot-8 frame, Staley is listed as a second baseman. Staley threw right-handed and batted left-handed, per the bio block. Staley was born on May 2, 1899, in De Pere, WI, USA. Staley died on April 19, 1989, in Walnut Creek, CA, USA. Staley's full given name, per the bio, is George Gaylord Staley.
In 7 games and 26 at bats, Staley batted .423 with 11 hits, adding 3 RBI. Measured against the leagues Staley played in, the .423 career average compares with a .288 league average over the same seasons, 46.9% above the league. Staley's lone season row is 1925 with the Chicago Cubs: 7 games, 11 hits in 26 at bats.
Among the most recent games in Staley's log, September 27, 1925 stands out: 2 hits in 4 at bats.
Every defensive appearance on record for Staley, 7 games, came at second base.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gale Staley
- Was Gale Staley a pitcher?
- No. Gale Staley was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Gale Staley hit?
- Gale Staley hit 0 career home runs with 11 hits.
- What teams did Gale Staley play for?
- Gale Staley played for one team, the Chicago Cubs (1925).
- What were Gale Staley's career stats?
- In 7 games, Gale Staley had 11 hits, 3 RBI, and 2 runs, with a .423 batting average.
- What position did Gale Staley play?
- Gale Staley played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Gale Staley and how much did he weigh?
- Gale Staley was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 167 pounds.
- What was Gale Staley's career batting average?
- Gale Staley batted .423 over his career, with 11 hits in 26 at bats.
- How many RBI did Gale Staley have?
- Gale Staley drove in 3 runs in his career.
- Is Gale Staley in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Gale Staley has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.