Rusty Gerhardt

Born: 8/13/1950 in Baltimore, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1974-07-27 | Final Game: 1974-09-24

Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Allen Russell Gerhardt

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Biography

Rusty Gerhardt was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1950, who played in Major League Baseball for a brief period during the 1974 season. Known for his tenacity on the mound, Gerhardt made a name for himself with a pitching record of 2-1 and an earned run average (ERA) of 7.07. Throughout his career, he registered 22 strikeouts and secured one save, showcasing his ability to contribute to his team's bullpen despite the challenges of competing at the highest level. Gerhardt's playing career unfolded during a transformative time in baseball, marked by the evolution of pitching styles and the increasing emphasis on bullpen roles. Although his time in the major leagues was limited, he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the journey of many players who strived to make their mark in the sport. After his retirement, Gerhardt's legacy continued to resonate among fans and aspiring athletes, reminding them of the perseverance required to compete in America's pastime.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	1	23	1	0	0	1	35.7	44	28	1	17	22	7.07	0

Career ERA 7.07 vs. league average 3.63 across their career seasons — 94.8% 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
1974	SDP	NL	2	1	23	1	0	0	1	35.7	44	28	17	22	7.07	3.63 (-95%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
23	6	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.167	0.167	0.167	0.333	0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 35.1% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 48.6% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 54.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.333 vs. league average 0.693 across their career seasons — 51.9% 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
1974	SDP	NL	23	6	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	23	1	0	4	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1974	SDN	P	23	1	0	4	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	23

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Clemson University	Clemson	SC	1969, 1970, 1971, 1972