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Charlie Gilbert Notable

b. July 8, 1919 · Brooklyn Dodgers 1940, Chicago Cubs 1941–1943, 1946, Philadelphia Phillies 1946–1947

Charlie Gilbert played for three clubs across eight seasons as a center fielder, opening with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1940 and closing with the Philadelphia Phillies in 1947.

Across 364 games he batted .229, with 195 hits and 109 runs. He finished with 5 home runs, 27 doubles and 7 stolen bases.

He played 226 games in the outfield, with 475 putouts and 9 errors.

He was born in New Orleans, LA, USA on July 8, 1919, and died on August 13, 1983. He batted left-handed and threw left-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1940 BRO 571422335 912 88130 .246
1941 CHC 39861124 210 121161 .279
1942 CHC 741791833 630 725241 .184
1943 CHC 82013 000 0331 .150
1946 CHC/PHI 1032733664 521 1826223 .234
1947 PHI 831522036 522 1013141 .237
Career 364852109195 2795 5586827 .229

On this day & linked events

1919

Born July 8, 1919

New Orleans, LA, USA

1983

Died August 13, 1983