Garry Hancock

Born: 1/23/1954 in Tampa, FL, USA

Died: 10/10/2015 in Valrico, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1978-07-16 | Final Game: 1984-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Ronald Garry Hancock

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Biography

Garry Hancock, born in 1954, was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 1978 to 1984. As a position player, Hancock played in a total of 273 games, showcasing his skills primarily in the outfield and as a utility player. Over the course of his career, he recorded 141 hits, contributing 12 home runs and driving in 64 runs, which reflected his ability to deliver in key situations. With a career batting average of .247, Hancock demonstrated a steady presence at the plate, and his speed on the bases, while limited, included 2 stolen bases. Hancock played during an era that transitioned into the more power-focused style of the 1980s, which saw an increase in home runs and offensive production across Major League Baseball. Although not a superstar, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant in terms of providing depth and versatility. After retiring on September 30, 1984, Hancock left behind a legacy as a reliable player who embodied the grit and determination of his time on the diamond.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
273	570	57	141	21	3	12	64	2	12	42	0.247	0.262	0.358	0.620	-880.5

Career AVG .247 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .262 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 19.0% below league average.

Career SLG .358 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 6.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.620 vs. league average 0.708 across their career seasons — 12.4% 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
1978	BOS	AL	38	80	10	18	3	0	0	4	0	1	12	0.225	.257 (-13%)	.323 (-28%)	.378 (-31%)	.702 (-30%)	-412.0
1980	BOS	AL	46	115	9	33	6	0	4	19	0	3	11	0.287	.264 (+8%)	.326 (-8%)	.387 (+14%)	.714 (+4%)	27.7
1981	BOS	AL	26	45	4	7	3	0	0	3	0	2	4	0.156	—	—	—	—	0.0
1982	BOS	AL	11	14	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1983	OAK	AL	101	256	29	70	7	3	8	30	2	5	13	0.273	.260 (+5%)	.324 (-11%)	.389 (+7%)	.714 (-1%)	-142.6
1984	OAK	AL	51	60	2	13	2	0	0	8	0	0	1	0.217	.259 (-17%)	.322 (-33%)	.384 (-35%)	.707 (-34%)	-353.7

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.3	0	0	0	0	0	0.00	0

Career ERA 0.00 vs. league average 3.81 across their career seasons — 100.0% better 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
1984	OAK	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.3	0	0	0	0	0.00	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	31	19	154	6	2	15
OF	146	71	212	12	4	4
P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1978	BOS	OF	19	9	29	3	0	1
1980	BOS	OF	27	20	49	3	2	0
1981	BOS	OF	8	5	11	2	0	0
1982	BOS	OF	7	0	4	0	0	0
1983	OAK	1B	27	18	149	6	2	14
1983	OAK	OF	67	34	100	4	2	3
1984	OAK	1B	4	1	5	0	0	1
1984	OAK	OF	18	3	19	0	0	0
1984	OAK	P	1	0	0	0	0	0