Jerry Dybzinski

Born: 7/7/1955 in Cleveland, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1980-04-11 | Final Game: 1985-05-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Jerome Mathew Dybzinski

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Biography

Jerry Dybzinski, born in 1955, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1980 until his retirement in 1985. Primarily known as a position player, Dybzinski played in 468 games throughout his career, showcasing his versatility on the field. He concluded his time in the majors with a batting average of .234, recording a total of 213 hits, 3 home runs, and 93 RBIs. Dybzinski also demonstrated speed on the bases, accumulating 32 stolen bases during his tenure, reflecting the style of play that was becoming increasingly important in the early 1980s. Dybzinski's career spanned a transformative period in baseball, where the game began to emphasize speed and athleticism alongside traditional power hitting. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions as a gritty, reliable player added depth to the teams he played for. As a member of the league during the early years of the expansion era, Dybzinski’s presence on the field exemplified the competitive spirit of players striving to make their mark amidst the evolving landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
468	909	108	213	32	5	3	93	32	70	109	0.234	0.293	0.290	0.584	-2918.2

Career AVG .234 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 9.9% below league average.

Career OBP .293 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.

Career SLG .290 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 24.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.584 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — 17.8% 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
1980	CLE	AL	114	248	32	57	11	1	1	23	4	13	35	0.230	.264 (-13%)	.326 (-16%)	.387 (-24%)	.714 (-21%)	-982.3
1981	CLE	AL	48	57	10	17	0	0	0	6	7	5	8	0.298	.255 (+17%)	.320 (+11%)	.368 (-19%)	.688 (-5%)	-21.6
1982	CLE	AL	80	212	19	49	6	2	0	22	3	21	25	0.231	.261 (-12%)	.324 (-6%)	.388 (-28%)	.712 (-18%)	-653.1
1983	CHW	AL	127	256	30	59	10	1	1	32	11	18	29	0.230	.260 (-12%)	.324 (-13%)	.389 (-26%)	.714 (-20%)	-993.1
1984	CHW	AL	94	132	17	31	5	1	1	10	7	13	12	0.235	.259 (-10%)	.322 (-4%)	.384 (-19%)	.707 (-12%)	-268.1
1985	PIT	NL	5	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.250

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1983	ALCS	CHA	2	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.250

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	33	16	35	67	5	8
3B	33	4	10	21	3	4
SS	383	253	470	912	49	165

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1980	CLE	2B	29	16	35	63	4	8
1980	CLE	3B	4	0	4	2	0	2
1980	CLE	SS	73	52	107	198	9	37
1981	CLE	2B	3	0	0	4	1	0
1981	CLE	3B	3	0	2	2	1	1
1981	CLE	SS	34	17	33	64	3	10
1982	CLE	3B	3	2	2	5	1	1
1982	CLE	SS	77	64	118	239	16	39
1983	CHA	3B	9	0	1	6	0	0
1983	CHA	SS	118	82	140	252	14	47
1984	CHA	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1984	CHA	3B	14	2	1	6	1	0
1984	CHA	SS	76	37	68	154	6	32
1985	PIT	SS	5	1	4	5	1	0