Jerry Garvin, baseball player, 1977-1982

Jerry Garvin

Born: 10/21/1955 in Oakland, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1977-04-10 | Final Game: 1982-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Theodore Jared Garvin

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Biography

Jerry Garvin, born in 1955, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1982. Known for his versatility on the mound, Garvin made a significant impact during his career, ultimately finishing with a record of 20-41 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.43. Over his time in the league, he recorded 320 strikeouts and notched 8 saves, demonstrating his ability to close out games and contribute in high-pressure situations. Garvin's playing career occurred during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the emergence of more specialized roles for pitchers and an increased emphasis on strikeouts. While his overall win-loss record may not reflect a dominant career, Garvin's contributions to his teams and his resilience as a pitcher in the face of challenges were notable. He remains a part of baseball history, having navigated the complexities of the game in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
20 41 196 65 15 1 8 606.0 648 298 74 219 320 4.43 0

Career ERA 4.43 vs. league average 3.84 across their career seasons — 15.1% 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
1977 TOR AL 10 18 34 34 12 1 0 244.7 247 114 85 127 4.19 4.00 (-5%) -3508.3
1978 TOR AL 4 12 26 22 3 0 0 144.7 189 89 48 67 5.54 3.69 (-50%) -3155.2
1979 TOR AL 0 1 8 1 0 0 0 22.7 15 7 10 14 2.78 4.00 (+31%) -131.0
1980 TOR AL 4 7 61 0 0 0 8 82.7 70 21 27 52 2.29 3.84 (+40%) 891.4
1981 TOR AL 1 2 35 4 0 0 0 53.0 46 20 23 25 3.40 3.58 (+5%) -148.8
1982 TOR AL 1 1 32 4 0 0 0 58.3 81 47 26 35 7.25 3.86 (-88%) -1875.5

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
196 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0.0

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
1977 TOR AL 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1978 TOR AL 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1979 TOR AL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1980 TOR AL 61 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1981 TOR AL 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1982 TOR AL 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 196 65 33 135 3 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1977 TOR P 34 34 12 66 3 1
1978 TOR P 26 22 9 28 0 1
1979 TOR P 8 1 1 1 0 1
1980 TOR P 61 0 5 14 0 1
1981 TOR P 35 4 1 9 0 2
1982 TOR P 32 4 5 17 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 196

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Merced College Merced CA 1974