Gil English Explained

Gil English
Position:Third baseman
Birth Date:2 July 1909
Birth Place:Glenola, North Carolina, U.S.
Death Place:Trinity, North Carolina, U.S.
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:September 20
Debutyear:1931
Debutteam:New York Giants
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:June 11
Finalyear:1944
Finalteam:Brooklyn Dodgers
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Batting average
Stat1value:.245
Stat2label:Home runs
Stat2value:8
Stat3label:Runs batted in
Stat3value:90
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Gilbert Raymond English (July 2, 1909 – August 31, 1996) was an American professional baseball third baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Giants, Detroit Tigers, Boston Bees, and Brooklyn Dodgers between 1931 and 1944.[1]

In 240 games over six seasons, English posted a .245 batting average (194-for-791) with 75 runs, 8 home runs, 90 RBIs and 56 bases on balls. He finished his career with a .948 fielding percentage.

Notes and References

  1. https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/e/engligi01.shtml "Gil English Statistics and History"