Jerry Maddox, baseball player, 1978-1978

Jerry Maddox

Born: 7/28/1953 in Whittier, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1978-06-03 | Final Game: 1978-06-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Jerry Glenn Maddox

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Biography

Jerry Maddox was a professional baseball player born in 1953, who played in Major League Baseball for a brief period during the 1978 season. He made his debut on June 3, 1978, and his career spanned just 7 games, concluding on June 16 of the same year. During his short tenure in the majors, Maddox recorded 3 hits in 14 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of .214. He also drove in 1 run, although he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases. Maddox's time in the MLB coincided with a transitional period in baseball, as teams were beginning to emphasize speed and power more than ever, amidst the backdrop of the late 1970s baseball landscape. While his major league career was limited, Maddox's journey reflects the challenges many players faced in securing a lasting place in the highly competitive environment of professional baseball. After his brief major league stint, he continued to be involved in the sport, showcasing the enduring passion that many players have for the game, regardless of their on-field statistics.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
7 14 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 0.214 0.267 0.214 0.481 0.0

Career AVG .214 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 16.9% below league average.

Career OBP .267 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 17.6% below league average.

Career SLG .214 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 43.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.481 vs. league average 0.702 across their career seasons — 31.5% 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 ATL NL 7 14 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 0.214 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 5 4 3 7 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1978 ATL 3B 5 4 3 7 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 5

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Arizona State University Tempe AZ 1974, 1975
Cerritos College Norwalk CA 1972, 1973