Gil McDougald
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Gilbert James McDougald
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 1", Weight 180 lb.
- School University of San Francisco
- Debut April 20, 1951
- Final Game October 2, 1960
- Born May 19, 1928 in San Francisco, CA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
An extremely versatile player, Gil McDougald excelled defensively at second, third, and shortstop over a ten year career with the New York Yankees. Manager Casey Stengel used this versatility to plug McDougald into whatever hole in the lineup he had that season or to find the most favorable matchup among his middle infielders on a given day. Offensively, Gil was never a powerhouse player but he had no real weaknesses. He hit for a solid average, displayed good power for a middle infielder, and had a solid batting eye.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 1950 MVP Texas League Beaumont Roughnecks
- 1951 AL Rookie of the Year Award
- 5-time AL All-Star (1952 & 1956-1959)
- AL Triples Leader (1957)
- Won five World Series with the New York Yankees (1951, 1952, 1953, 1956 & 1958)
| AL Rookie of the Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 1951 | 1952 |
| Walt Dropo | Gil McDougald | Harry Byrd |
