Buddy Gilbert

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Buddy Gilbert
Drew Edward Gilbert
Bat/Throw: L/R
Height: 6' 3"
Weight: 195
Born: 1935-7-26 at Knoxville, TN (US)
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Buddy Gilbert was a professional player.

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Profile

Personal

  • Resided in Knoxville, Tennessee in 1955.
  • Self-identified as "American".
  • Single in 1955.

Pre-professional career

  • Graduated from Central High School in 1953.
  • Participated in football, basketball, track and baseball in high school.
  • Attending the University of Tennessee during the off-season as of 1955.
  • Played American League baseball.

Achievements

  • Led the 1954 Georgia State League in total bases with 275.
  • Was third in batting average with .335 in the 1954 Georgia State League.

Contract signing

  • Was signed to his first professional contract by Bill McKechnie of the Cincinnati Reds.

Sources

  • 1955 Pioneer League Index (Fourth Edition).


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