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Johnny Gill Notable

b. March 27, 1905 · Cleveland Indians 1927–1928, Washington Senators 1931, 1934, Chicago Cubs 1935–1936

Johnny Gill played for three clubs across 10 seasons as a left fielder, opening with the Cleveland Indians in 1927 and closing with the Chicago Cubs in 1936.

Across 118 games he batted .245, with 79 hits and 39 runs. He finished with 10 home runs, 17 doubles and 1 stolen base.

He played 79 games in the outfield, with 145 putouts and 5 errors.

He was born in Nashville, TN, USA on March 27, 1905, and died on December 26, 1984. He batted left-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1927 CLE 2160813 301 47131 .217
1928 CLE 2200 000 0010 .000
1931 WSH 83028 210 5160 .267
1934 WSH 1353713 302 7230 .245
1935 CHC 3321 100 1010 .333
1936 CHC 711742044 807 2813190 .253
Career 1183223979 17110 4523431 .245

On this day & linked events

1905

Born March 27, 1905

Nashville, TN, USA

1984

Died December 26, 1984

1927

Major-league debut: Johnny Gill

Johnny Gill made a major-league debut on August 28, 1927.

1936

Final major-league game: Johnny Gill

Johnny Gill played a final major-league game on September 27, 1936.