Joe Gilbert (baseball) facts for kids

Joe Dennis Gilbert (born April 20, 1952) is a former professional baseball player from the United States. He was a pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). A pitcher is the player who throws the baseball from the pitcher's mound toward home plate, trying to get batters out. Joe Gilbert played for the Montreal Expos during the 1972 and 1973 seasons.

Joe Gilbert's Baseball Career

Joe Gilbert spent his time in Major League Baseball playing for the Montreal Expos. He played for two seasons, in 1972 and 1973.

Key Moments in 1973

In 1973, Joe Gilbert achieved two important milestones in his MLB career:

• He earned his only career win. A win for a pitcher means his team was ahead when he left the game, and they stayed ahead to win. This happened on July 4, 1973, against the New York Mets. He came into the game as a relief pitcher, meaning he wasn't the starting pitcher. Interestingly, the famous pitcher Tom Seaver of the Mets did not get a win or a loss in that game; it was a "no decision" for him.
• He recorded his only career save. A save happens when a pitcher comes into a game late, with his team holding a small lead, and finishes the game without letting the other team score enough runs to tie or win. Joe Gilbert earned his save on May 5, 1973. He pitched the final part of the game, helping the Expos secure an 8-6 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.

Joe Gilbert retired from Major League Baseball after the 1973 season.