Ty Gainey

Born: 12/25/1960 in Cheraw, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1985-04-24 | Final Game: 1987-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Telmanch Gainey

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Biography

Ty Gainey, born in 1960, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1985 to 1987. Over the course of his brief career, Gainey appeared in 57 games, primarily showcasing his skills as a versatile outfielder. He concluded his time in the major leagues with a batting average of .216, accumulating 24 hits, including one home run, and driving in seven runs. Gainey also demonstrated his speed on the bases, successfully stealing four bases during his time in the league. Gainey's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving with the emergence of power hitters and changes in pitching dynamics. While he did not achieve the standout statistics that some of his contemporaries did, Gainey's contributions to the teams he played for reflected the grit and determination often seen in players who carved out their roles in the major leagues. His journey through the ranks of professional baseball remains a testament to the dedication required to succeed at the highest level of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
57	111	12	24	3	1	1	7	4	10	37	0.216	0.293	0.288	0.581	136.3

Career AVG .216 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 16.6% below league average.

Career OBP .293 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.

Career SLG .288 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 28.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.581 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 20.1% 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
1985	HOU	NL	13	37	5	6	0	0	0	0	0	2	9	0.162	—	—	—	—	0.0
1986	HOU	NL	26	50	6	15	3	1	1	6	3	6	19	0.300	.257 (+16%)	.325 (+15%)	.395 (+16%)	.720 (+16%)	136.3
1987	HOU	NL	18	24	1	3	0	0	0	1	1	2	9	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0