Derrick Gibson (baseball) facts for kids

Derrick Lamont Gibson, born on February 5, 1975, is a former professional baseball player from America. He played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball (MLB). Derrick played for the Colorado Rockies for two seasons. He was part of the team in 1998 and 1999.

Who is Derrick Gibson?

Derrick Gibson is known for his time playing baseball at the highest level. He was an outfielder, which is a key position in baseball. Outfielders play in the large grassy area beyond the infield. Their main job is to catch fly balls and throw them back to the infield.

Playing in Major League Baseball

Derrick Gibson made his debut in Major League Baseball in 1998. He joined the Colorado Rockies team. In his first season, he played seven games. He mostly played in left field.

He continued with the Rockies for the 1999 season. That year, he played ten games. He was usually in right field. His career in MLB lasted for these two seasons.

Derrick Gibson's Baseball Stats

Even though he played for a short time, Derrick Gibson had some interesting stats. His batting average was .286. This means he got a hit almost three out of every ten times he batted.

He also recorded 14 hits during his time in MLB. Among those hits, he managed to hit 2 home runs. A home run is when a batter hits the ball out of the park. This allows them to run all the way around the bases and score a point.

External links

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference, or Baseball-Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet