Bill Gilbreth
| Bill Gilbreth | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: September 3, 1947 Abilene, Texas, U.S. | |
| Died: July 12, 2020 (aged 72) Abilene | |
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| June 25, 1971, for the Detroit Tigers | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| May 12, 1974, for the California Angels | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 2–1 |
| Earned run average | 6.69 |
| Strikeouts | 16 |
| Teams | |
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William Freeman Gilbreth (September 3, 1947 – July 12, 2020) was an American
left-hander, a native of Abilene, Texas
, was listed as 6 feet (1.8 m) tall and 180 pounds (82 kg).
Gilbreth was selected by the Tigers in the third round of the
at bats at the plate.[1]
After a
inning of work. He was charged with the 8–2 defeat,[3]
his final MLB decision.
Sent back to
waivers to the Angels. After missing the 1973
season, Gilbreth received an early-season trial from the 1974 Halos, but struggled in back-to-back appearances May 11–12 against Kansas City. He returned to Triple-A and retired at the close of the season.
In 14 big-league games pitched, including five starts, he posted a 2–1
, he permitted 40 hits and 26 bases on balls, with 16 strikeouts.Returning to Abilene, Gilbreth eventually helped his alma mater revive its dormant varsity baseball program as Abilene Christian University's head coach from 1991–1995 and was elected to the school's athletics hall of fame in 1999.[4]
Bill Gilbreth died in his hometown on July 12, 2020, from complications following heart surgery.[4]
References
- ^ "Detroit Tigers 6, Cleveland Indians 1", Retrosheet box score (June 25, 1971)
- ^ Retrosheet box score (July 8, 1971): "Detroit Tigers 3, New York Yankees 1"
- ^ Retrosheet box score (July 18, 1971): "Kansas City Royals 8, Detroit Tigers 2"
- ^ a b Nemec, Evan (July 12, 2020). "ACU baseball legend Bill Gilbreth dies at 72 years old". KTXS. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
