Jody Gerut

Born: 9/18/1977 in Elmhurst, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 2003-04-26 | Final Game: 2010-05-22

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Joseph Diego Gerut

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Biography

Jody Gerut was a professional baseball player born in 1977, who played in the Major Leagues from 2003 to 2010. Primarily known as a position player, Gerut made his mark in the league with a career spanning 574 games. He recorded a total of 472 hits, 59 home runs, and 226 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .262 and 30 stolen bases. Gerut's performance earned him recognition as the TSN Rookie Player of the Year, highlighting his potential and impact in the early stages of his career. Gerut played during a dynamic era in baseball characterized by both a focus on power hitting and a growing emphasis on speed on the base paths. His ability to combine these elements made him a versatile player who contributed both offensively and defensively. Over his career, he showcased his talents with several teams, leaving a lasting impression on fans and the baseball community alike. His journey through the majors not only reflects his individual achievements but also serves as a testament to the competitive nature of the game during the early 2000s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
574	1804	246	472	107	13	59	226	30	159	261	0.262	0.325	0.433	0.758	404.6

Career AVG .262 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .325 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .433 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.758 vs. league average 0.749 across their career seasons — near 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
2003	CLE	AL	127	480	66	134	33	2	22	75	4	35	70	0.279	.264 (+6%)	.332 (+1%)	.422 (+17%)	.754 (+10%)	887.5
2004	CLE	AL	134	481	72	121	31	5	11	51	13	54	59	0.252	.266 (-5%)	.335 (avg)	.427 (-5%)	.762 (-3%)	-284.4
2005	CLE	AL	44	138	12	38	9	1	1	12	1	18	14	0.275	.264 (+4%)	.330 (+8%)	.418 (-10%)	.749 (-2%)	-16.3
2005	CHC	NL	11	14	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	2	3	0.071	—	—	—	—	-16.3
2005	PIT	NL	4	18	2	4	1	0	0	2	0	0	3	0.222	—	—	—	—	-16.3
2008	SDP	NL	100	328	46	97	15	4	14	43	6	28	52	0.296	.263 (+12%)	.333 (+5%)	.416 (+19%)	.749 (+13%)	779.0
2009	SDP	NL	37	113	17	25	6	0	4	14	2	5	22	0.221	.262 (-16%)	.332 (-26%)	.417 (-9%)	.750 (-16%)	-386.6
2009	MIL	NL	85	161	23	38	7	0	5	21	4	14	21	0.236	.262 (-10%)	.332 (-10%)	.417 (-11%)	.750 (-10%)	-386.6
2010	MIL	NL	32	71	7	14	4	1	2	8	0	3	17	0.197	.257 (-23%)	.325 (-29%)	.402 (-9%)	.728 (-18%)	-247.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	475	403	941	25	11	6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2003	CLE	OF	113	108	234	9	4	2
2004	CLE	OF	131	121	267	7	4	2
2005	CLE	OF	38	35	58	1	0	0
2005	CHN	OF	5	2	9	0	0	0
2005	PIT	OF	4	4	3	0	0	0
2008	SDN	OF	87	71	206	2	2	1
2009	SDN	OF	27	24	63	2	0	0
2009	MIL	OF	52	27	69	1	1	0
2010	MIL	OF	18	11	32	3	0	1