Gerry Hannahs, baseball player, 1976-1979

Gerry Hannahs

Born: 3/6/1953 in Binghamton, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1976-09-08 | Final Game: 1979-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Gerald Ellis Hannahs

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Biography

Gerry Hannahs, born in 1953, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1976 to September 8, 1979. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, Hannahs made a notable impact during a time when Major League Baseball was transitioning into a new era of offensive prowess. Throughout his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 3-7 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 5.07. He struck out 42 batters and secured one save, showcasing his ability to contribute both as a starter and in relief roles. Hannahs played during a period marked by the emergence of power hitters and evolving pitching strategies. Although his career statistics may not reflect the dominance seen in some of his contemporaries, his perseverance and dedication to the game earned him respect among teammates and fans alike. His journey through the majors highlights the challenges and triumphs faced by pitchers during this exciting era in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
3 7 16 12 0 0 1 71.0 76 40 11 42 42 5.07 0

Career ERA 5.07 vs. league average 3.81 across their career seasons — 33.2% worse 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
1976 WSN NL 2 0 3 3 0 0 0 16.0 20 12 12 10 6.75 3.51 (-92%) -
1977 WSN NL 1 5 8 7 0 0 0 37.0 43 20 17 21 4.86 4.00 (-22%) -
1978 LAD NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 3 2 0 5 9.00 — -
1979 LAD NL 0 2 4 2 0 0 1 16.0 10 6 13 6 3.38 4.00 (+16%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
16 19 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 9 0.211 0.286 0.211 0.496 0.0

Career AVG .211 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 19.3% below league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 12.3% below league average.

Career SLG .211 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 45.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.496 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 30.2% 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
1976 WSN NL 3 8 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.375 — — — — 0.0
1977 WSN NL 8 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1978 LAD NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1979 LAD NL 4 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 16 12 1 11 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1976 MON P 3 3 0 2 0 0
1977 MON P 8 7 1 6 2 0
1978 LAN P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1979 LAN P 4 2 0 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 16

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Arkansas Fayetteville AR 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974