Gerry Janeski

Born: 4/18/1946 in Pasadena, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1970-04-10 | Final Game: 1972-05-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Gerald Joseph Janeski

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Biography

Gerry Janeski, born in 1946, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1970 until 1972. Known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound, Janeski made his mark in Major League Baseball during a transitional period in the sport, characterized by the shift away from the deadball era towards a more offensive game. Over his brief career, he compiled a record of 11-23, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.72. Janeski recorded a total of 105 strikeouts and notched one save, showcasing his ability to contribute both as a starter and in relief roles. Janeski played during a time when pitching strategies were evolving, and his contributions were indicative of the challenges faced by many pitchers of his era. Despite not achieving significant accolades, his journey through the league reflected the dedication and resilience required to compete at the highest level. His era was marked by fierce competition and the emergence of many future Hall of Famers, making his experiences and performances all the more noteworthy within the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
11	23	62	46	4	1	1	280.0	330	147	27	104	105	4.72	0

Career ERA 4.72 vs. league average 3.54 across their career seasons — 33.3% 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
1970	CHW	AL	10	17	35	35	4	1	0	205.7	247	109	63	79	4.77	3.89 (-23%)	-
1971	WS2	AL	1	5	23	10	0	0	1	61.7	72	34	34	19	4.96	3.47 (-43%)	-1905.1
1972	TEX	AL	0	1	4	1	0	0	0	12.7	11	4	7	7	2.84	3.26 (+13%)	99.2

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
62	82	2	8	0	0	0	5	0	3	36	0.098	0.129	0.098	0.227	-825.4

Career AVG .098 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 60.8% below league average.

Career OBP .129 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 59.3% below league average.

Career SLG .098 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — 73.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.227 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — 66.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1970	CHW	AL	35	66	0	5	5	2	31	0.076	.253 (-70%)	.325 (-68%)	.385 (-80%)	.711 (-75%)	-825.4
1971	WS2	AL	23	14	2	3	0	1	4	0.214	—	—	—	—	0.0
1972	TEX	AL	4	2	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0