Don Gile

Catcher, Baseball Player

1935 –

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Who is Don Gile?

Donald Loren Gile is a former utility first baseman/catcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1959 through 1962 for the Boston Red Sox. Nicknamed "Bear" — he was listed at 6 feet 6 inches and 220 pounds — Gile batted and threw right-handed. He was signed by Boston out of the University of Arizona.

Over four-seasons, Gile hit .150 with three home runs and nine RBI in 58 games, including 12 runs, 2 doubles and 1 triple.

Gile played 31 games at first base and committed 2 errors in 224 chances for a .994 fielding%. In 19 appearances as a catcher, he posted a perfect 1.000 F% in 39 chances.

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Born
Apr 19, 1935
Modesto
Profession
Education
  • University of Arizona
Lived in
  • Modesto

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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