Jerry Crider

Born: 9/2/1941 in Sioux Falls, SD, USA

Died: 4/4/2008 in Phoenix, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-05-21 | Final Game: 1970-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Jerry Stephen Crider

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Biography

Jerry Crider, born in 1941, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the late 1960s and early 1970s. His career spanned from 1969 to 1970, during a transitional period in baseball that saw the end of the deadball era and the beginning of a new offensive approach to the game. Throughout his time in the big leagues, Crider showcased his skills as a reliable reliever, finishing his career with a record of 5-7 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.51. He struck out 56 batters and recorded 5 saves, demonstrating his ability to perform in high-pressure situations. Crider played in an era characterized by the emergence of power hitting and the evolving role of pitchers, particularly in relief roles. While his career was relatively brief, his contributions on the mound were notable, and he represented the determination and talent of pitchers who sought to establish themselves in a competitive league. Following his retirement on September 29, 1970, Crider left behind a legacy that reflects the challenges and successes faced by players of his time.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
5	7	53	9	0	0	5	119.7	132	60	16	49	56	4.51	0

Career ERA 4.51 vs. league average 3.75 across their career seasons — 20.4% 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
1969	MIN	AL	1	0	21	1	0	0	1	28.7	31	15	15	16	4.71	3.61 (-30%)	-662.5
1970	CHW	AL	4	7	32	8	0	0	4	91.0	101	45	34	40	4.45	3.89 (-15%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
53	33	5	6	3	0	0	0	0	0	7	0.182	0.182	0.273	0.455	0.0

Career AVG .182 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 27.6% below league average.

Career OBP .182 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 43.7% below league average.

Career SLG .273 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 27.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.455 vs. league average 0.700 across their career seasons — 35.1% below 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
1969	MIN	AL	21	9	3	4	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.444	—	—	—	—	0.0
1970	CHW	AL	32	24	2	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	5	0.083	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	53	9	5	11	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1969	MIN	P	21	1	2	4	0	1
1970	CHA	P	32	8	3	7	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	53