Jerry Mumphrey

Born: 9/9/1952 in Tyler, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1974-09-10 | Final Game: 1988-09-30

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Jerry Wayne Mumphrey

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Biography

Jerry Mumphrey was a talented outfielder and designated hitter who had a notable career in Major League Baseball from 1974 to 1988. Born in 1952, Mumphrey played in 1,585 games, where he established himself as a reliable offensive contributor with a career batting average of .289. He amassed a total of 1,442 hits, including 70 home runs and 575 runs batted in, showcasing his ability to both hit for average and drive in runs. Mumphrey was also known for his speed on the bases, successfully stealing 174 bases over his career, which added an exciting dimension to his playing style. Mumphrey's career was marked by a significant All-Star selection, reflecting his status among the league's elite during his playing years. He played across multiple teams, adapting to various roles, but consistently demonstrated his value as a position player. His contributions came during an era that saw the evolution of the game, transitioning from the deadball era into a more power-oriented approach in the 1980s. Jerry Mumphrey remains a respected figure in baseball history, remembered for his versatility and consistent performance on the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1585	4993	660	1442	217	55	70	575	174	478	688	0.289	0.349	0.396	0.745	4523.7

Career AVG .289 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +11.3% above league average.

Career OBP .349 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +7.4% above league average.

Career SLG .396 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.745 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — near 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
1974	STL	NL	5	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1975	STL	NL	11	16	2	6	2	0	0	1	0	4	3	0.375	—	—	—	—	0.0
1976	STL	NL	112	384	51	99	15	5	1	26	22	37	53	0.258	.255 (+1%)	.320 (+1%)	.360 (-8%)	.681 (-4%)	-266.7
1977	STL	NL	145	463	73	133	20	10	2	38	22	47	70	0.287	.264 (+9%)	.329 (+8%)	.401 (-4%)	.730 (+1%)	214.9
1978	STL	NL	125	367	41	96	13	4	2	37	14	30	40	0.262	.257 (+1%)	.323 (-2%)	.378 (-11%)	.702 (-7%)	-496.5
1979	STL	NL	124	339	53	100	10	3	3	32	8	26	39	0.295	.265 (+11%)	.329 (+4%)	.397 (-7%)	.727 (-2%)	-140.4
1980	SDP	NL	160	564	61	168	24	3	4	59	52	49	90	0.298	.264 (+13%)	.326 (+8%)	.387 (-4%)	.714 (+1%)	260.0
1981	NYY	AL	80	319	44	98	11	5	6	32	14	24	27	0.307	.255 (+20%)	.320 (+10%)	.368 (+17%)	.688 (+14%)	729.8
1982	NYY	AL	123	477	76	143	24	10	9	68	11	50	66	0.300	.261 (+15%)	.324 (+12%)	.388 (+15%)	.712 (+14%)	1289.2
1983	NYY	AL	83	267	41	70	11	4	7	36	2	28	33	0.262	.260 (+1%)	.324 (+1%)	.389 (+6%)	.714 (+3%)	120.3
1983	HOU	NL	44	143	17	48	10	2	1	17	5	22	23	0.336	.260 (+29%)	.324 (+31%)	.389 (+17%)	.714 (+23%)	120.3
1984	HOU	NL	151	524	66	152	20	3	9	83	15	56	79	0.290	.259 (+12%)	.322 (+10%)	.384 (+2%)	.707 (+5%)	675.3
1985	HOU	NL	130	444	52	123	25	2	8	61	6	37	57	0.277	.257 (+8%)	.323 (+2%)	.390 (+1%)	.714 (+2%)	77.5
1986	CHC	NL	111	309	37	94	11	2	5	32	2	26	45	0.304	.257 (+18%)	.325 (+9%)	.395 (+2%)	.720 (+5%)	310.3
1987	CHC	NL	118	309	41	103	19	2	13	44	1	35	47	0.333	.262 (+27%)	.331 (+21%)	.415 (+29%)	.746 (+25%)	1593.4
1988	CHC	NL	63	66	3	9	2	0	0	9	0	7	16	0.136	.254 (-46%)	.317 (-31%)	.377 (-56%)	.695 (-45%)	-493.4

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
13	48	6	11	1	0	0	0	6	5	0.229

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	BB	SO	AVG
1981	AEDIV	NYA	5	21	2	2	0	0	1	0.095
1981	ALCS	NYA	3	12	2	6	1	3	2	0.500
1981	WS	NYA	5	15	2	3	0	3	2	0.200

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1386	1213	3057	74	60	13

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1974	SLN	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1975	SLN	OF	3	3	9	0	0	0
1976	SLN	OF	94	88	261	6	2	1
1977	SLN	OF	133	107	291	8	9	1
1978	SLN	OF	116	88	178	10	1	1
1979	SLN	OF	114	71	180	3	3	0
1980	SDN	OF	153	142	398	10	11	1
1981	NYA	OF	79	79	219	5	8	0
1982	NYA	OF	123	122	336	5	5	2
1983	NYA	OF	83	71	227	7	4	1
1983	HOU	OF	43	43	103	1	1	0
1984	HOU	OF	137	136	317	5	4	2
1985	HOU	OF	126	113	248	6	8	1
1986	CHN	OF	92	70	161	3	3	3
1987	CHN	OF	85	76	124	5	1	0
1988	CHN	OF	4	4	5	0	0	0