Jerry Goff, baseball player, 1990-1996

Jerry Goff

Born: 4/12/1964 in San Rafael, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1990-05-15 | Final Game: 1996-05-12

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Jerry Leroy Goff

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Biography

Jerry Goff, born in 1964, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1990 until his retirement in 1996. Primarily serving as a position player, Goff played in a total of 90 games throughout his career. He recorded 46 hits, including 7 home runs, and drove in 19 runs, finishing his time in the majors with a batting average of .215. While his offensive contributions were modest, Goff's role in the game extended beyond mere statistics, as he was part of a competitive era characterized by a shifting landscape in baseball, particularly as teams began to emphasize power-hitting and speed. During his playing years, Goff was known for his tenacity and work ethic, traits that resonated well with fans and teammates alike. Though he never stole a base in his MLB career, his focus on solid contact hitting and defensive reliability made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. Goff's journey through the major leagues is a testament to the dedication required to reach and sustain a place in one of the most competitive sports in America. His legacy, while not defined by overwhelming statistics, reflects the spirit of perseverance that defines many players who contribute to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
90 214 22 46 5 0 7 19 0 33 73 0.215 0.320 0.336 0.656 -79.0

Career AVG .215 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 18.6% below league average.

Career OBP .320 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .336 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — 17.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.656 vs. league average 0.738 across their career seasons — 11.1% 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
1990 WSN NL 52 119 14 27 1 0 3 7 0 21 36 0.227 .257 (-12%) .324 (+6%) .385 (-19%) .710 (-8%) -79.0
1992 WSN NL 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1993 PIT NL 14 37 5 11 2 0 2 6 0 8 9 0.297 — — — — 0.0
1994 PIT NL 8 25 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 11 0.080 — — — — 0.0
1995 HOU NL 12 26 2 4 2 0 1 3 0 4 13 0.154 — — — — 0.0
1996 HOU NL 1 4 1 2 0 0 1 2 0 0 1 0.500 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 3 3 19 0 0 1
3B 3 1 1 4 1 0
C 71 59 375 30 11 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1990 MON 1B 3 3 19 0 0 1
1990 MON 3B 3 1 1 4 1 0
1990 MON C 38 32 196 13 8 2
1993 PIT C 14 12 54 7 1 1
1994 PIT C 7 7 34 4 2 0
1995 HOU C 11 7 80 6 0 1
1996 HOU C 1 1 11 0 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 71
First Base 3
Third Base 3

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1994 PIT NL $145,000
1990 SEA AL $100,000
Total Career Earnings $245,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of California - Berkeley Berkeley CA 1985, 1986
College of Marin Kentfield CA 1983, 1984