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Robert Gibson

Robert Gibson Notable

Pitcher · b. August 20, 1869

Robert Gibson divided his only major-league season between two clubs as a pitcher: the Chicago Colts from 1890, then the Pittsburg Alleghenys through 1890.

He went 1 and 3 with a 9.86 earned run average, pitching 21 innings in 4 games. He struck out 4. Across 4 games he batted .176, with 3 hits and 1 run.

He was born in Duncansville, PA, USA on August 20, 1869, and died on December 19, 1949. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1890 CHC/PIT 41713 000 1130 .176
Career 41713 000 1130 .176

Pitching, season by season

YearTeam WLG GSSVIP HERBB SOERA
1890 CHC/PIT 1344 021.030 232549.86
Career 1344 021.030 23254 9.86

On this day & linked events

1869

Born August 20, 1869

Duncansville, PA, USA

1949

Died December 19, 1949

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