Gil Whitehouse
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1912-1915)
Gil Whitehouse was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1912 to 1915 for the Boston Braves and the Newark Pepper, a span of 4 seasons. In 37 career games, he hit .220 with 27 hits and 9 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
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 170 lb
- Died
- 2/14/1926 in Brewer, ME, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1912-06-20
- Last Game
- 1915-10-03
Full name: Gilbert Arthur Whitehouse
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 123 | 16 | 27 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 19 | .220 | .262 | .301 | .562 | -236 |
Career AVG .220 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 14.9% below league average.
Career OBP .262 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 19.6% below league average.
Career SLG .301 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 12.3% below league average.
Career OPS .562 vs. league average .668 across their career seasons — 15.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | BSN | NL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1915 | NEW | FL | 35 | 120 | 16 | 27 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 16 | .225 | .250 (-10%) | .318 (-16%) | .332 (-7%) | .651 (-12%) | -235.8 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 37 | 123 | 16 | 27 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 19 | .220 | — | — | — | — | -236 | ||
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.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | NEW | FL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | — | 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
View full game log (37 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 9 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | .167 |
| Away | 27 | 105 | 13 | 24 | 0 | 8 | .229 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915-10-03 | NEW | BLF | W | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-10-03 | NEW | BLF | L | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-10-02 | NEW | BLF | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-10-02 | NEW | BLF | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915-09-30 | NEW | BLF | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1915-09-30 | NEW | BLF | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-28 | NEW | PTF | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915-09-27 | NEW | PTF | L | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-25 | NEW | PTF | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-25 | NEW | PTF | W | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Last 1 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915-10-03 | NEW | BLF | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Catcher | 2 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 26 |
Gil Whitehouse: the record in brief
According to the bio, Gil Whitehouse debuted on June 20, 1912 and played a final game on October 3, 1915. By club, Whitehouse's seasons break down as the Boston Braves (1912) and the Newark Pepper (1915). Listed as an outfielder, Whitehouse switch-hit and threw right-handed. Whitehouse is listed at 5-foot-10 and 170 pounds. Whitehouse was born on October 15, 1893, in Somerville, MA, USA. The bio records the death on February 14, 1926, in Brewer, ME, USA. The bio lists the given name Gilbert Arthur.
In 37 games and 123 at bats, Whitehouse batted .220 with 27 hits, plus 9 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .262 clip and slugging .301, Whitehouse finished with a .562 OPS. Over the seasons Whitehouse played, league hitters batted .258; the .220 career figure is 14.9% below that. By OPS the gap is 15.9% below league average (.562 against .668). The hits column peaks at 27, in 1915. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .225 in 1915, did not top the league's .250.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gil Whitehouse
- What years did Gil Whitehouse play?
- Gil Whitehouse played in Major League Baseball from 1912 to 1915.
- Was Gil Whitehouse a pitcher?
- No. Gil Whitehouse was a position player (Outfielder), though he did pitch in 1 career game.
- How many home runs did Gil Whitehouse hit?
- Gil Whitehouse hit 0 career home runs with 27 hits.
- What teams did Gil Whitehouse play for?
- Gil Whitehouse played for 2 teams: the Boston Braves (1912) and the Newark Pepper (1915).
- What were Gil Whitehouse's career stats?
- In 37 games, Gil Whitehouse had 27 hits, 9 RBI, 16 runs, and 3 stolen bases, with a .220 batting average.
- What position did Gil Whitehouse play?
- Gil Whitehouse played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Gil Whitehouse and how much did he weigh?
- Gil Whitehouse was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 170 pounds.
- What was Gil Whitehouse's career batting average?
- Gil Whitehouse batted .220 over his career, with 27 hits in 123 at bats.
- How many RBI did Gil Whitehouse have?
- Gil Whitehouse drove in 9 runs in his career.
- What was Gil Whitehouse's career ERA?
- Gil Whitehouse finished with a 0.00 career ERA, going 0-0 with 0 strikeouts.
- Is Gil Whitehouse in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Gil Whitehouse has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.