Jerry McNertney

Born: 8/7/1936 in Boone, IA, USA

MLB Debut: 1964-04-16 | Final Game: 1973-06-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Gerald Edward McNertney

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Biography

Jerry McNertney was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1964 to 1973. Born in 1936, he made his mark primarily as a position player, appearing in a total of 590 games during his time in Major League Baseball. Over the course of his career, McNertney recorded 337 hits, 27 home runs, and 163 runs batted in, concluding with a batting average of .237. While these numbers may not have placed him among the elite players of his era, he was known for his reliable presence on the field and his contributions to the teams he played for. McNertney played during a transformative period in baseball history, characterized by the tail end of the deadball era and the beginning of the more offensive-focused play that would dominate the late 20th century. His versatility as a player allowed him to adapt to the evolving game, and despite a modest number of stolen bases—totaling just 3—he contributed to his teams with solid defensive skills and a dependable bat. After his retirement in 1973, McNertney left an enduring legacy as a player who exemplified the work ethic and dedication of his time, representing an important chapter in the history of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
590	1423	129	337	51	6	27	163	3	119	199	0.237	0.298	0.338	0.636	-1835.2

Career AVG .237 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .298 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 5.3% below league average.

Career SLG .338 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — 8.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.636 vs. league average 0.682 across their career seasons — 6.8% 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
1964	CHW	AL	73	186	16	40	5	0	3	23	0	19	24	0.215	.250 (-14%)	.312 (-7%)	.377 (-23%)	.690 (-16%)	-512.8
1966	CHW	AL	44	59	3	13	0	0	0	1	1	7	6	0.220	.248 (-11%)	.309 (-2%)	.376 (-41%)	.685 (-24%)	-195.0
1967	CHW	AL	56	123	8	28	6	0	3	13	0	6	14	0.228	.242 (-6%)	.306 (-10%)	.357 (-2%)	.663 (-6%)	-132.6
1968	CHW	AL	74	169	18	37	4	1	3	18	0	18	29	0.219	.236 (-8%)	.298 (avg)	.340 (-10%)	.638 (-5%)	-92.6
1969	SE1	AL	128	410	39	99	18	1	8	55	1	29	63	0.241	.248 (-3%)	.320 (-9%)	.369 (-6%)	.689 (-7%)	-628.2
1970	ATL	AL	111	296	27	72	11	1	6	22	1	22	33	0.243	.253 (-4%)	.325 (-7%)	.385 (-10%)	.711 (-9%)	-491.3
1971	STL	NL	56	128	15	37	4	2	4	22	0	12	14	0.289	.249 (+16%)	.316 (+8%)	.365 (+22%)	.682 (+16%)	296.1
1972	STL	NL	39	48	3	10	3	1	0	9	0	6	16	0.208	—	—	—	—	-79.0
1973	PIT	NL	9	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	14	11	76	7	1	4
C	493	369	2337	248	35	34

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1964	CHA	C	69	59	360	30	5	5
1966	CHA	C	37	14	112	14	4	0
1967	CHA	C	52	39	229	41	1	4
1968	CHA	1B	1	0	2	0	0	1
1968	CHA	C	64	49	299	39	5	8
1969	SE1	C	122	110	697	67	9	13
1970	ML4	1B	13	11	74	7	1	3
1970	ML4	C	94	59	387	46	7	3
1971	SLN	C	36	33	192	7	3	1
1972	SLN	C	10	5	50	4	1	0
1973	PIT	C	9	1	11	0	0	0