Steve Gerkin

Born: 11/19/1912 in Grafton, WV, USA

Died: 11/8/1978 in Bay Pines, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1945-05-13 | Final Game: 1945-08-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 162 lbs

Full name: Stephen Paul Gerkin

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Biography

Steve Gerkin was a professional baseball player born in 1912, who had a brief Major League Baseball career during the 1945 season. Serving primarily as a position player, Gerkin's tenure in the big leagues spanned from May 13 to August 10 of that year, a time when baseball was experiencing a unique phase due to World War II. The war had significantly impacted the league, leading to a shortage of players and the emergence of many individuals who might not have otherwise received the opportunity to compete at the highest level. During his time in the majors, Gerkin participated in 21 games, where he recorded 2 hits in 34 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of .059. Despite not registering any home runs or RBIs, Gerkin's presence on the field contributed to the fabric of the game during a challenging period for baseball. His career, though short, is a reminder of the many players who stepped onto the diamond in the face of adversity, embodying the spirit of perseverance that has characterized the sport throughout its history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	12	21	12	3	0	0	102.0	112	41	4	27	25	3.62	0

Career ERA 3.62 vs. league average 3.67 across their career seasons — near 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
1945	PHA	AL	0	12	21	12	3	0	0	102.0	112	41	27	25	3.62	3.67 (+1%)	124.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
21	34	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	7	0.059	0.059	0.059	0.118	0.0

Career AVG .059 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 77.5% below league average.

Career OBP .059 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 82.1% below league average.

Career SLG .059 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — 83.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.118 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 82.8% 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
1945	PHA	AL	21	34	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	7	0.059	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	21	0	5	24	3	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1945	PHA	P	21	0	5	24	3	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	21