Rod Gilbreath
Rodney Joe Gilbreath
Born: September 24, 1952
Laurel, MS US
Primary Position: Third base
All Position(s) Played: 2B, OF, SS
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 180
Draft: Round 3 (1970 June Amateur Draft, Atlanta Braves)
School: R.H. Watkins HS (Laurel, MS)
Career: 1970-1980
Major League Statistics
Rod Gilbreath compiled a career batting average of .277 with 44 home runs and 315 RBI in his 717-game career with the Magic Valley Cowboys, Greenwood Braves, Savannah Braves, Richmond Braves and Portland Beavers. He began playing during the 1970 season and last took the field during the 1980 campaign.
 Magic Valley Cowboys |
 Greenwood Braves |
 Savannah Braves |
 Richmond Braves |
 Portland Beavers |
 Portland Beavers |
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | R | PION | Magic Valley Cowboys | 56 | 222 | 198 | 37 | 55 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 35 | 4 | 2 | 22 | 50 | .278 | .356 | .460 | .815 | 91 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1971 | A | SALL3 | Greenwood Braves | 117 | 490 | 433 | 89 | 134 | 19 | 8 | 13 | 59 | 40 | 10 | 45 | 72 | .309 | .372 | .480 | .852 | 208 | 1 | 6 | 5 | ||
| 1972 | AA | SOUL | Savannah Braves | 117 | 518 | 451 | 79 | 125 | 24 | 5 | 10 | 61 | 45 | 10 | 51 | 93 | .277 | .355 | .419 | .774 | 189 | 5 | 8 | 3 | ||
| 1973 | AAA | IL | Richmond Braves | 65 | 247 | 221 | 29 | 54 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 16 | 7 | 22 | 29 | .244 | .313 | .281 | .593 | 62 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||
| 1974 | AAA | IL | Richmond Braves | 138 | 524 | 441 | 71 | 112 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 42 | 36 | 9 | 69 | 66 | .254 | .354 | .336 | .690 | 148 | 1 | 10 | 3 | ||
| 1979 | AAA | PCL | Portland Beavers | 112 | 494 | 408 | 69 | 119 | 13 | 9 | 2 | 54 | 17 | 5 | 71 | 39 | .292 | .393 | .382 | .775 | 156 | 1 | 8 | 6 | ||
| 1980 | AAA | PCL | Portland Beavers | 108 | 409 | 351 | 52 | 95 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 47 | 7 | 5 | 46 | 55 | .271 | .358 | .376 | .734 | 132 | 4 | 4 | 4 | ||
| Totals | 713 | 2904 | 2503 | 426 | 694 | 90 | 35 | 44 | 315 | 165 | 48 | 326 | 404 | .277 | .361 | .394 | .755 | 986 | 0 | 14 | 40 | 21 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | R | PION | Magic Valley Cowboys | SS | 54 | 62 | 133 | 30 | 14 | .867 | 3.611 |
| 1971 | A | SALL3 | Greenwood Braves | SS | 9 | 12 | 11 | 3 | 2 | .885 | 2.556 |
| 1971 | A | SALL3 | Greenwood Braves | 3B | 108 | 75 | 218 | 24 | 15 | .924 | 2.713 |
| 1972 | AA | SOUL | Savannah Braves | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | .500 |
| 1972 | AA | SOUL | Savannah Braves | 3B | 117 | 106 | 224 | 27 | 16 | .924 | 2.821 |
| 1973 | AAA | IL | Richmond Braves | 3B | 41 | 33 | 76 | 2 | 8 | .982 | 2.659 |
| 1973 | AAA | IL | Richmond Braves | SS | 16 | 30 | 32 | 0 | 10 | 1.000 | 3.875 |
| 1973 | AAA | IL | Richmond Braves | OF | 11 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.818 |
| 1974 | AAA | IL | Richmond Braves | 2B | 138 | 335 | 361 | 12 | 82 | .983 | 5.043 |
| 1979 | AAA | PCL | Portland Beavers | OF | 7 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 2.286 |
| 1979 | AAA | PCL | Portland Beavers | 3B | 55 | 48 | 119 | 8 | 13 | .954 | 3.036 |
| 1979 | AAA | PCL | Portland Beavers | 2B | 39 | 83 | 101 | 5 | 21 | .974 | 4.718 |
| 1979 | AAA | PCL | Portland Beavers | SS | 10 | 14 | 31 | 3 | 3 | .938 | 4.500 |
| 1980 | AAA | PCL | Portland Beavers | 3B | 63 | 41 | 115 | 7 | 4 | .957 | 2.476 |
| 1980 | AAA | PCL | Portland Beavers | SS | 25 | 39 | 74 | 4 | 15 | .966 | 4.520 |
| 1980 | AAA | PCL | Portland Beavers | 2B | 11 | 18 | 30 | 0 | 7 | 1.000 | 4.364 |
| 1980 | AAA | PCL | Portland Beavers | OF | 11 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 2.455 |
| Totals | 717 | 958 | 1527 | 125 | 210 | .952 | 3.466 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | R | Pioneer League | Magic Valley Cowboys | ATL | ||
| 1971 | A | Western Carolinas League | Greenwood Braves | ATL | ||
| 1972 | AA | Southern League | Savannah Braves | ATL | ||
| 1973 | AAA | International League | Richmond Braves | ATL | ||
| 1974 | AAA | International League | Richmond Braves | ATL | ||
| 1979 | AAA | Pacific Coast League | Portland Beavers | PIT | ||
| 1980 | AAA | Pacific Coast League | Portland Beavers | PIT |
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