Jerry Priddy, baseball player, 1941-1953

Jerry Priddy

Born: 11/9/1919 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

Died: 3/3/1980 in North Hollywood, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1941-04-17 | Final Game: 1953-09-27

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

Full name: Gerald Edward Priddy

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Biography

Jerry Priddy was a prominent American baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1941 to 1953. Born in 1919, he played primarily as a position player and was known for his versatility on the field. Over the course of his career, Priddy appeared in 1,296 games, amassing 1,252 hits, 61 home runs, and 541 RBIs. With a career batting average of .265, he was a reliable contributor to his teams at the plate, while also showcasing his speed on the bases with 44 stolen bases. Priddy’s career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, as the game was recovering from the effects of World War II and moving into a time of significant integration and change. His performance reflected the competitive spirit of the league during the early post-war years. Known for his tenacity and solid defensive skills, Priddy became a valuable asset to the teams he played for, including the Washington Senators, New York Yankees, and Detroit Tigers. His legacy remains as a testament to the skilled players of his time, who paved the way for future generations in Major League Baseball.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
56.0 46.0 10.0 15.0 2.0 1.0 3.0 14.0 10.0 2.0 2.0 0.326 0.446 0.609 1.055

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1942 9.0 7.0 2.0 2.0 0 0 0 1.0 2.0 0 0 0.286 0.444 0.286 0.730
1943 19.0 16.0 2.0 6.0 2.0 1.0 0 8.0 3.0 2.0 0 0.375 0.474 0.625 1.099
1945 9.0 8.0 2.0 3.0 0 0 1.0 4.0 1.0 0 1.0 0.375 0.444 0.750 1.194
1947 19.0 15.0 4.0 4.0 0 0 2.0 1.0 4.0 0 1.0 0.267 0.421 0.667 1.088

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1296 4720 612 1252 232 46 61 541 44 624 639 0.265 0.353 0.373 0.725 2713.0

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

Career OBP .353 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — +5.6% above league average.

Career SLG .373 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.725 vs. league average 0.707 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
1941 NYY AL 56 174 18 37 7 0 1 26 4 18 16 0.213 .262 (-19%) .332 (-13%) .373 (-28%) .705 (-21%) -598.6
1942 NYY AL 59 189 23 53 9 2 2 28 0 31 27 0.280 .253 (+11%) .323 (+19%) .349 (+9%) .672 (+14%) 536.6
1943 WSN AL 149 560 68 152 31 3 4 62 5 67 76 0.271 .255 (+6%) .324 (+8%) .346 (+4%) .671 (+6%) 718.1
1946 WSN AL 138 511 54 130 22 8 6 58 9 57 73 0.254 .256 (-1%) .328 (+1%) .358 (+2%) .687 (+1%) 107.7
1947 WSN AL 147 505 42 108 20 3 3 49 7 62 79 0.214 .262 (-18%) .336 (-11%) .376 (-25%) .712 (-18%) -1792.9
1948 SLA AL 151 560 96 166 40 9 8 79 6 86 71 0.296 .263 (+12%) .340 (+15%) .379 (+17%) .719 (+16%) 1956.8
1949 SLA AL 145 544 83 158 26 4 11 63 5 80 81 0.290 .262 (+11%) .343 (+11%) .384 (+8%) .727 (+9%) 1202.6
1950 DET AL 157 618 104 171 26 6 13 75 2 95 95 0.277 .265 (+4%) .346 (+9%) .401 (avg) .747 (+4%) 722.5
1951 DET AL 154 584 73 152 22 6 8 57 4 69 73 0.260 .260 (avg) .336 (+1%) .385 (-7%) .721 (-3%) -353.1
1952 DET AL 75 279 37 79 23 3 4 20 1 42 29 0.283 .252 (+12%) .326 (+16%) .369 (+16%) .696 (+16%) 857.1
1953 DET AL 65 196 14 46 6 2 1 24 1 17 19 0.235 .264 (-11%) .335 (-11%) .397 (-24%) .733 (-18%) -643.8

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 10 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0.100

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1942 WS NYA 3 10 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0.100

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 32 0 261 18 1 40
2B 1179 0 3226 3567 190 906
3B 52 0 54 101 9 4
SS 19 0 36 50 4 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1941 NYA 1B 10 0 78 7 0 18
1941 NYA 2B 31 0 74 79 5 26
1941 NYA 3B 14 0 15 33 3 2
1942 NYA 1B 11 0 91 2 1 15
1942 NYA 2B 8 0 15 38 2 9
1942 NYA 3B 35 0 36 65 6 2
1942 NYA SS 3 0 4 9 0 0
1943 WS1 2B 134 0 364 411 23 105
1943 WS1 3B 1 0 3 0 0 0
1943 WS1 SS 15 0 31 40 4 6
1946 WS1 2B 138 0 378 428 32 105
1947 WS1 2B 146 0 382 405 16 89
1948 SLA 2B 146 0 407 471 29 132
1949 SLA 2B 145 0 407 415 27 96
1950 DET 2B 157 0 440 542 19 150
1951 DET 2B 154 0 437 463 18 118
1951 DET SS 1 0 1 1 0 0
1952 DET 2B 75 0 211 209 14 48
1953 DET 1B 11 0 92 9 0 7
1953 DET 2B 45 0 111 106 5 28
1953 DET 3B 2 0 0 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 32
Second Base 1177
Third Base 53
Shortstop 19

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1950 Most Valuable Player AL 17th 11.0 336 0
1949 Most Valuable Player AL 22th 3.0 336 0
1948 Most Valuable Player AL 15th 16.0 336 0
1943 Most Valuable Player AL 16th 17.0 336 0