Gerald Perry, baseball player, 1983-1995

Gerald Perry

Born: 10/30/1960 in Savannah, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1983-08-11 | Final Game: 1995-08-24

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Gerald June Perry

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Biography

Gerald Perry was a professional baseball player born in 1960, who made significant contributions to the game during his career from 1983 to 1995. A versatile position player, Perry played in 1,193 games and accumulated a total of 832 hits, showcasing a solid batting average of .265. He was known for his ability to contribute both offensively and defensively, finishing his career with 59 home runs and 396 RBIs, as well as demonstrating speed on the bases with 142 stolen bases. Perry's one All-Star selection highlighted his status as one of the prominent players of his era. Perry's playing style was characterized by his contact hitting and adaptability, allowing him to excel in various roles across the infield and outfield. He emerged during a transitional phase in baseball, where the game was evolving with an increasing emphasis on power hitting and speed. His contributions were particularly valuable to the teams he played for, as he embraced the competitive spirit of the late 1980s and early 1990s, often serving as a reliable presence in the lineup. Perry's career remains a testament to the impact of consistency and versatility in achieving long-term success in Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1193 3144 383 832 150 11 59 396 142 328 374 0.265 0.333 0.376 0.708 -528.4

Career AVG .265 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .376 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.708 vs. league average 0.720 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
1983 ATL NL 27 39 5 14 2 0 1 6 0 5 4 0.359 — — — — 0.0
1984 ATL NL 122 347 52 92 12 2 7 47 15 61 38 0.265 .259 (+2%) .322 (+15%) .384 (-3%) .707 (+5%) 560.2
1985 ATL NL 110 238 22 51 5 0 3 13 9 23 28 0.214 .257 (-17%) .323 (-13%) .390 (-30%) .714 (-22%) -955.9
1986 ATL NL 29 70 6 19 2 0 2 11 0 8 4 0.271 .257 (+5%) .325 (+5%) .395 (-2%) .720 (+1%) 20.6
1987 ATL NL 142 533 77 144 35 2 12 74 42 48 63 0.270 .262 (+3%) .331 (-1%) .415 (-1%) .746 (-1%) -150.6
1988 ATL NL 141 547 61 164 29 1 8 74 29 36 49 0.300 .254 (+18%) .317 (+6%) .377 (+6%) .695 (+6%) 572.9
1989 ATL NL 72 266 24 67 11 0 4 21 10 32 28 0.252 .254 (-1%) .319 (+5%) .375 (-10%) .694 (-3%) -36.7
1990 KCR AL 133 465 57 118 22 2 8 57 17 39 56 0.254 .257 (-2%) .324 (-4%) .385 (-6%) .710 (-5%) -489.1
1991 STL NL 109 242 29 58 8 4 6 36 15 22 34 0.240 .255 (-6%) .323 (-7%) .384 (-1%) .708 (-4%) -241.1
1992 STL NL 87 143 13 34 8 0 1 18 3 15 23 0.238 .255 (-7%) .322 (-4%) .377 (-17%) .699 (-11%) -260.0
1993 STL NL 96 98 21 33 5 0 4 16 1 18 23 0.337 .265 (+27%) .332 (+32%) .403 (+27%) .735 (+29%) 631.2
1994 STL NL 60 77 12 25 7 0 3 18 1 15 12 0.325 .269 (+20%) .338 (+28%) .424 (+25%) .763 (+27%) 437.6
1995 STL NL 65 79 4 13 4 0 0 5 0 6 12 0.165 .266 (-38%) .337 (-34%) .417 (-48%) .755 (-42%) -617.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 656 572 5532 382 73 477
OF 89 77 107 3 8 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1983 ATL 1B 7 6 55 0 1 5
1983 ATL OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1984 ATL 1B 64 40 476 26 6 41
1984 ATL OF 53 51 74 2 6 0
1985 ATL 1B 55 50 541 37 9 48
1985 ATL OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1986 ATL 1B 1 1 8 1 0 2
1986 ATL OF 21 16 16 0 2 0
1987 ATL 1B 136 125 1288 72 14 118
1987 ATL OF 7 6 9 0 0 0
1988 ATL 1B 141 138 1282 106 17 102
1989 ATL 1B 72 70 618 51 9 49
1990 KCA 1B 51 49 394 40 6 41
1991 SLN 1B 61 46 407 28 5 30
1991 SLN OF 5 4 6 1 0 0
1992 SLN 1B 29 22 221 11 3 23
1993 SLN 1B 15 7 77 3 2 5
1993 SLN OF 1 0 2 0 0 0
1994 SLN 1B 13 11 96 4 1 9
1995 SLN 1B 11 7 69 3 0 4

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 656
Left Field 89
Right Field 3
Designated Hitter 68

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1983 Player of the Week Week of 1983-08-19

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1995 SLN NL $299,000
1994 SLN NL $650,000
1993 SLN NL $966,667
1992 SLN NL $1,166,667
1991 SLN NL $1,166,667
1990 KCA AL $662,500
1989 ATL NL $662,500
1988 ATL NL $425,000
1987 ATL NL $150,000
1985 ATL NL $120,000
Total Career Earnings $6,269,001