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Wally Gilbert Notable

b. December 19, 1900 · Brooklyn Robins 1928–1931, Cincinnati Reds 1932

Wally Gilbert divided five seasons between two clubs as a third baseman: the Brooklyn Robins from 1928, then the Cincinnati Reds through 1932.

Across 591 games he batted .269, with 624 hits and 301 runs. He finished with 7 home runs, 112 doubles and 21 stolen bases.

He played 587 games at third base, with 1,157 assists and 94 errors. He turned 90 double plays.

He was born in Oscoda, MI, USA on December 19, 1900, and died on September 7, 1958. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1928 BRO 391532631 400 31482 .203
1929 BRO 14356988173 3143 5842297 .304
1930 BRO 15062392183 3453 6747337 .294
1931 BRO 14555260147 2560 4639383 .266
1932 CIN 1144203590 1821 4020232 .214
Career 5912317301624 112177 21416213121 .269

On this day & linked events

1900

Born December 19, 1900

Oscoda, MI, USA

1958

Died September 7, 1958