Jerry Brooks, baseball player, 1993-1996

Jerry Brooks

Born: 3/23/1967 in Syracuse, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1993-09-06 | Final Game: 1996-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Jerome Edward Brooks

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Biography

Jerry Brooks, born in 1967, was a professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1996. Primarily a position player, Brooks made a brief but notable impact during his time in the league, participating in 17 games. He recorded 4 hits, including 1 home run, while driving in 4 runs, culminating in a batting average of .286. Despite his short career, Brooks showcased a promising ability to make contact and contribute offensively when given the opportunity. Brooks' career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the growing emphasis on power hitting and the integration of advanced training techniques. Although his time in the major leagues was limited, his performance reflected the competitive spirit and talent that many players brought to the field during the mid-1990s. After concluding his major league career in September 1996, Brooks remained a part of the baseball community, embodying the perseverance and dedication that defines the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
17 14 4 4 1 1 1 4 0 1 3 0.286 0.375 0.714 1.089 0.0

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — +6.8% above league average.

Career OBP .375 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — +11.5% above league average.

Career SLG .714 vs. league average .415 across their career seasons — +72.1% above league average.

Career OPS 1.089 vs. league average 0.751 across their career seasons — +45.0% above 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
1993 LAD NL 9 9 2 2 1 0 1 1 0 0 2 0.222 — — — — 0.0
1996 MIA NL 8 5 2 2 0 1 0 3 0 1 1 0.400 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 0 0 1 0
OF 4 0 2 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1993 LAN OF 2 0 0 0 0 0
1996 FLO 1B 1 0 0 0 1 0
1996 FLO OF 2 0 2 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Right Field 4

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Clemson University Clemson SC 1986, 1987, 1988