Terry Puhl

Born: 7/8/1956 in Melville, SK, CAN

MLB Debut: 1977-07-12 | Final Game: 1991-05-29

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Terry Stephen Puhl

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Biography

Terry Puhl, born in 1956, was a versatile position player whose career spanned from 1977 until 1991. He was known for his consistent hitting and speed on the bases, amassing a total of 1,531 games played. Over the course of his career, Puhl recorded 1,361 hits, with a batting average of .280, which reflected his ability to make contact and get on base. He contributed significantly to his teams with 435 RBIs and hit 62 home runs, demonstrating a balanced offensive skill set that included both power and the ability to drive in runs. Puhl also showcased his speed, stealing 217 bases, which added another dimension to his game and made him a valuable asset on the basepaths. Puhl's career was highlighted by an All-Star selection, recognizing his impact and contributions during his playing years. He played primarily in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach in baseball, making his achievements notable for their consistency amidst changing styles of play. His ability to adapt and thrive as a reliable hitter and base runner solidified his reputation in the game, and he remains a respected figure in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1531	4855	676	1361	226	56	62	435	217	505	507	0.280	0.349	0.388	0.737	4239.2

Career AVG .280 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — +8.1% above league average.

Career OBP .349 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +7.5% above league average.

Career SLG .388 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.737 vs. league average 0.713 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
1977	HOU	NL	60	229	40	69	13	5	0	10	10	30	31	0.301	.264 (+14%)	.329 (+17%)	.401 (avg)	.730 (+8%)	399.0
1978	HOU	NL	149	585	87	169	25	6	3	35	32	48	46	0.289	.257 (+12%)	.323 (+6%)	.378 (-3%)	.702 (+1%)	168.3
1979	HOU	NL	157	600	87	172	22	4	8	49	30	58	46	0.287	.265 (+8%)	.329 (+7%)	.397 (-5%)	.727 (avg)	201.9
1980	HOU	NL	141	535	75	151	24	5	13	55	27	60	52	0.282	.264 (+7%)	.326 (+9%)	.387 (+8%)	.714 (+9%)	1032.6
1981	HOU	NL	96	350	43	88	19	4	3	28	22	31	49	0.251	.255 (-2%)	.320 (-1%)	.368 (-4%)	.688 (-3%)	-201.8
1982	HOU	NL	145	507	64	133	17	9	8	50	17	51	49	0.262	.261 (avg)	.324 (+2%)	.388 (-3%)	.712 (avg)	-4.2
1983	HOU	NL	137	465	66	136	25	7	8	44	24	36	48	0.292	.260 (+12%)	.324 (+6%)	.389 (+10%)	.714 (+8%)	664.7
1984	HOU	NL	132	449	66	135	19	7	9	55	13	59	45	0.301	.259 (+16%)	.322 (+18%)	.384 (+13%)	.707 (+15%)	1456.2
1985	HOU	NL	57	194	34	55	14	3	2	23	6	18	23	0.284	.257 (+10%)	.323 (+6%)	.390 (+7%)	.714 (+6%)	187.4
1986	HOU	NL	81	172	17	42	10	0	3	14	3	15	24	0.244	.257 (-5%)	.325 (-7%)	.395 (-10%)	.720 (-9%)	-300.6
1987	HOU	NL	90	122	9	28	5	0	2	15	1	11	16	0.230	.262 (-13%)	.331 (-11%)	.415 (-23%)	.746 (-18%)	-403.4
1988	HOU	NL	113	234	42	71	7	2	3	19	22	35	30	0.303	.254 (+19%)	.317 (+24%)	.377 (+3%)	.695 (+13%)	726.6
1989	HOU	NL	121	354	41	96	25	4	0	27	9	45	39	0.271	.254 (+7%)	.319 (+11%)	.375 (-3%)	.694 (+3%)	312.5
1990	HOU	NL	37	41	5	12	1	0	0	8	1	5	7	0.293	—	—	—	—	0.0
1991	KCR	AL	15	18	0	4	0	0	0	3	0	3	2	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
13	43	6	16	3	0	0	3	3	3	0.372

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1986	NLCS	HOU	3	3	0	2	0	0	0	0	0.667
1981	NWDIV	HOU	5	21	2	4	1	0	0	1	0.190
1980	NLCS	HOU	5	19	4	10	2	3	3	2	0.526

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	4	0	9	0	0	1
OF	1300	1193	2576	57	18	18

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1977	HOU	OF	59	58	119	3	1	0
1978	HOU	OF	148	145	386	6	3	2
1979	HOU	OF	152	149	352	7	0	3
1980	HOU	OF	135	130	311	14	3	3
1981	HOU	OF	88	86	185	5	0	1
1982	HOU	OF	138	127	257	4	3	3
1983	HOU	OF	124	111	220	4	2	1
1984	HOU	OF	126	122	213	6	3	4
1985	HOU	OF	53	52	92	3	0	1
1986	HOU	OF	47	39	65	0	0	0
1987	HOU	OF	40	16	48	0	1	0
1988	HOU	OF	78	54	116	2	2	0
1989	HOU	1B	3	0	8	0	0	1
1989	HOU	OF	103	99	204	3	0	0
1990	HOU	1B	1	0	1	0	0	0
1990	HOU	OF	8	5	8	0	0	0
1991	KCA	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0