Jerry Akers

Born: 11/1/1887 in Shelbyville, IN, USA

Died: 5/15/1979 in Bay Pines, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-05-04 | Final Game: 1912-05-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Albert Earl Akers

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Biography

Jerry Akers was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1887, whose brief career spanned from May 4, 1912, to May 25, 1912. Despite a short stint in Major League Baseball, Akers made his mark during an era characterized by its evolving game dynamics. He played in a time when pitchers were beginning to adapt to more strategic approaches on the mound, moving away from the traditional deadball era. During his career, Akers recorded a win-loss record of 1-1 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.87 across his appearances. He struck out 11 batters, showcasing a level of skill that reflected his potential as a pitcher in the league. Though his time in the majors was limited, Akers' contributions to his team during the early 1910s remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history. His legacy lives on in the annals of the sport, representing the countless players who sought to make their mark in the early years of professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	1	5	1	0	0	0	20.3	24	11	1	15	11	4.87	0

Career ERA 4.87 vs. league average 3.36 across their career seasons — 44.8% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1912	WSN	AL	1	1	5	1	0	0	0	20.3	24	11	15	11	4.87	3.36 (-45%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	6	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.333	0.333	0.333	0.667	0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — +24.0% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .359 across their career seasons — 7.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1912	WSN	AL	5	6	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	5	0	1	1	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1912	WS1	P	5	0	1	1	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	5