Joe Gaines

Arnesta Joe Gaines

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 1", Weight 190 lb.
• High School Oakland Technical High School
• Debut June 29, 1960
• Final Game October 2, 1966
• Born November 22, 1936 in Bryan, TX USA
• Died May 30, 2023 in Oakland, CA USA

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Biographical Information

Joe Gaines played in the minors from 1956 to 1961 and 1966 to 1968, and was in the majors from 1960 to 1966, getting over 100 at-bats in each of 1963-1965. He also played for the Hanshin Tigers in Japan.

He had his best year in 1963, posting numbers of .286/.381/.476 for the Baltimore Orioles. He was primarily a left fielder; the regular left fielder that year was Boog Powell.

After baseball he became a clothing salesman.