Terry McDermott

Born: 3/20/1951 in Rockville Centre, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1972-09-12 | Final Game: 1972-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Terrance Michael McDermott

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Biography

Terry McDermott was a professional baseball player born in 1951, who played as a position player during a brief career from 1972 to 1972. Although his time in Major League Baseball was limited, McDermott represented a transitional period in the game, where the dynamics of player development and scouting were evolving. He made his debut on September 12, 1972, and concluded his major league tenure shortly thereafter on September 26, 1972. Over the course of his nine games in the majors, McDermott recorded three hits with a batting average of 0.13, although he did not achieve any home runs or RBIs during his stint. His career, albeit short, is a reminder of the many players who strive to make their mark in a competitive landscape. McDermott's experience showcases the challenges faced by athletes during the early 1970s, a decade characterized by changes in player dynamics and the increasing emphasis on athleticism in baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
9	23	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	2	8	0.130	0.200	0.130	0.330	0.0

Career AVG .130 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 46.5% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — 35.6% below league average.

Career SLG .130 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 63.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.330 vs. league average 0.664 across their career seasons — 50.3% 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
1972	LAD	NL	9	23	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	2	8	0.130	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	7	5	46	2	0	4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1972	LAN	1B	7	5	46	2	0	4

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	7