Jerry Hairston

Born: 2/16/1952 in Birmingham, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1973-07-26 | Final Game: 1989-09-25

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Jerry Wayne Hairston

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Biography

Jerry Hairston was a versatile position player who had a notable career in Major League Baseball from 1973 to 1989. Born in 1952, Hairston showcased his talents over 859 games, accumulating 438 hits and finishing his career with a batting average of .258. Known for his ability to play multiple positions, he was a valuable asset to his teams, contributing not only with his bat but also with his defensive skills. Hairston hit 30 home runs and drove in 205 runs throughout his career, demonstrating his ability to impact games in crucial moments. Entering the league during a transitional period in baseball, Hairston played through the late 1970s and into the 1980s, an era characterized by significant changes in the game, including the rise of advanced analytics and a shift in player conditioning. While he may not have been a superstar, his steady presence and solid performance made him a reliable player during his tenure. Hairston also added to his legacy by stealing 4 bases, showcasing his speed and agility on the base paths. His contributions to the teams he played for were marked by a professional approach and a commitment to the game, earning him respect among teammates and opponents alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
859	1699	216	438	91	6	30	205	4	282	240	0.258	0.362	0.371	0.734	1783.3

Career AVG .258 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .362 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — +11.8% above league average.

Career SLG .371 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.734 vs. league average 0.708 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
1973	CHW	AL	60	210	25	57	11	1	0	23	0	33	30	0.271	.256 (+6%)	.325 (+14%)	.378 (-12%)	.703 (avg)	129.0
1974	CHW	AL	45	109	8	25	7	0	0	8	0	13	18	0.229	.256 (-11%)	.324 (-4%)	.369 (-20%)	.693 (-13%)	-208.6
1975	CHW	AL	69	219	26	62	8	0	0	23	1	46	23	0.283	.257 (+10%)	.327 (+24%)	.374 (-15%)	.701 (+4%)	393.8
1976	CHW	AL	44	119	20	27	2	2	0	10	1	24	19	0.227	.255 (-11%)	.320 (+10%)	.360 (-23%)	.681 (-8%)	-64.8
1977	CHW	AL	13	26	3	8	2	0	0	4	0	5	7	0.308	—	—	—	—	0.0
1977	PIT	NL	51	52	5	10	2	0	2	6	0	6	10	0.192	.264 (-27%)	.329 (-18%)	.401 (-14%)	.730 (-15%)	0.0
1981	CHW	AL	9	25	5	7	1	0	1	6	0	2	4	0.280	—	—	—	—	0.0
1982	CHW	AL	85	90	11	21	5	0	5	18	0	9	15	0.233	.261 (-11%)	.324 (-9%)	.388 (+17%)	.712 (+5%)	36.1
1983	CHW	AL	101	126	17	37	9	1	5	22	0	23	16	0.294	.260 (+13%)	.324 (+22%)	.389 (+28%)	.714 (+26%)	657.6
1984	CHW	AL	115	227	41	59	13	2	5	19	2	41	29	0.260	.259 (avg)	.322 (+15%)	.384 (+4%)	.707 (+9%)	537.1
1985	CHW	AL	95	140	9	34	8	0	2	20	0	29	18	0.243	.257 (-6%)	.323 (+15%)	.390 (-12%)	.714 (avg)	109.2
1986	CHW	AL	101	225	32	61	15	0	5	26	0	26	26	0.271	.257 (+5%)	.325 (+7%)	.395 (+2%)	.720 (+4%)	224.0
1987	CHW	AL	66	126	14	29	8	0	5	20	0	25	25	0.230	.262 (-12%)	.331 (+8%)	.415 (-1%)	.746 (+3%)	122.4
1988	CHW	AL	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1989	CHW	AL	3	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1983	ALCS	CHA	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	45	36	306	23	2	29
2B	1	0	1	0	0	0
OF	320	216	474	18	19	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1973	CHA	1B	19	15	130	10	1	11
1973	CHA	OF	33	33	64	3	4	0
1974	CHA	OF	22	15	24	1	2	0
1975	CHA	OF	59	58	111	6	6	1
1976	CHA	OF	40	31	71	1	2	0
1977	CHA	OF	11	5	15	1	0	0
1977	PIT	2B	1	0	1	0	0	0
1977	PIT	OF	14	5	12	0	1	0
1981	CHA	OF	7	6	14	0	1	0
1982	CHA	OF	36	9	34	2	0	1
1983	CHA	OF	32	12	29	1	1	0
1984	CHA	OF	37	25	57	2	2	0
1985	CHA	OF	5	2	5	0	0	0
1986	CHA	1B	19	15	121	8	0	11
1986	CHA	OF	11	6	11	1	0	0
1987	CHA	1B	7	6	55	5	1	7
1987	CHA	OF	13	9	27	0	0	0