Garry Jestadt, baseball player, 1969-1972

Garry Jestadt

Born: 3/19/1947 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-09-17 | Final Game: 1972-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 188 lbs

Full name: Garry Arthur Jestadt

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Biography

Garry Jestadt, born in 1947, was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues from 1969 to 1972. He was primarily a position player, appearing in a total of 176 games throughout his career. Jestadt recorded 118 hits and finished with a batting average of .260, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively. Over his time in the league, he hit 6 home runs and drove in 36 runs, while also managing to steal 1 base. Jestadt's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history, characterized by a shift towards a more power-oriented game and increased emphasis on player performance. While not a superstar, his contributions on the field were valuable to the teams he played for. His experience and versatility allowed him to adapt to various roles within the lineup, making him a reliable asset during his time in the majors. After his retirement on October 4, 1972, Jestadt remained a part of baseball history, remembered for his contributions to the teams he represented.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
176 454 33 118 18 1 6 36 1 24 45 0.260 0.296 0.344 0.639 -303.5

Career AVG .260 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — +5.2% above league average.

Career OBP .296 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 6.4% below league average.

Career SLG .344 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — 5.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.639 vs. league average 0.679 across their career seasons — 5.8% 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
1969 WSN NL 6 6 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1971 CHC NL 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1971 SDP NL 75 189 17 55 13 0 0 13 1 11 24 0.291 .249 (+17%) .316 (+4%) .365 (-1%) .682 (+1%) 0.0
1972 SDP NL 92 256 15 63 5 1 6 22 0 13 21 0.246 .243 (+1%) .310 (-9%) .353 (-3%) .664 (-6%) -310.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 71 55 129 147 15 30
3B 75 50 38 125 10 8
SS 5 2 7 4 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1969 MON SS 1 1 2 0 1 0
1971 CHN 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1971 SDN 2B 23 18 39 50 4 7
1971 SDN 3B 49 30 24 91 8 4
1971 SDN SS 1 1 3 1 1 0
1972 SDN 2B 48 37 90 97 11 23
1972 SDN 3B 25 20 14 34 2 4
1972 SDN SS 3 0 2 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 72
Third Base 74
Shortstop 5