Jerry Remy

Born: 11/8/1952 in Fall River, MA, USA

Died: 10/30/2021 in Boston, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1975-04-07 | Final Game: 1984-05-18

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Gerald Peter Remy

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Biography

Jerry Remy, born in 1952, was a notable position player who had a productive career in Major League Baseball from 1975 to 1984. Primarily recognized for his role as a second baseman, Remy played in 1,154 games, where he recorded 1,226 hits and achieved a batting average of .275. His offensive contributions included 329 RBIs and 7 home runs, showcasing his ability to both get on base and drive in runs. A dynamic player on the field, he also excelled in base stealing, finishing his career with 208 stolen bases, which highlighted his speed and aggressive style of play. Remy's career was punctuated by an All-Star selection, reflecting his status as one of the top players of his time. He played during an era characterized by a shift towards offensive production, and his contributions were vital to the teams he represented, particularly the Boston Red Sox. Remy's legacy extended beyond his playing days, as he became a beloved broadcaster and an enduring figure in the baseball community, further solidifying his impact on the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1154	4455	605	1226	140	38	7	329	208	356	404	0.275	0.327	0.328	0.656	-5975.7

Career AVG .275 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +5.6% above league average.

Career OBP .327 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .328 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 14.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.656 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — 7.5% 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
1975	LAA	AL	147	569	82	147	17	5	1	46	34	45	55	0.258	.257 (avg)	.327 (-5%)	.374 (-17%)	.701 (-11%)	-1257.3
1976	LAA	AL	143	502	64	132	14	3	0	28	35	38	43	0.263	.255 (+3%)	.320 (-2%)	.360 (-16%)	.681 (-10%)	-892.3
1977	LAA	AL	154	575	74	145	19	10	4	44	41	59	59	0.252	.264 (-5%)	.329 (-2%)	.401 (-15%)	.730 (-9%)	-1041.7
1978	BOS	AL	148	583	87	162	24	6	2	44	30	40	55	0.278	.257 (+8%)	.323 (-1%)	.378 (-8%)	.702 (-4%)	-563.9
1979	BOS	AL	80	306	49	91	11	2	0	29	14	26	25	0.297	.265 (+12%)	.329 (+6%)	.397 (-13%)	.727 (-4%)	-171.2
1980	BOS	AL	63	230	24	72	7	2	0	9	14	10	14	0.313	.264 (+18%)	.326 (+4%)	.387 (-7%)	.714 (-2%)	-89.6
1981	BOS	AL	88	358	55	110	9	1	0	31	9	36	30	0.307	.255 (+20%)	.320 (+15%)	.368 (-8%)	.688 (+2%)	298.8
1982	BOS	AL	155	636	89	178	22	3	0	47	16	55	77	0.280	.261 (+7%)	.324 (+4%)	.388 (-17%)	.712 (-7%)	-777.0
1983	BOS	AL	146	592	73	163	16	5	0	43	11	40	35	0.275	.260 (+6%)	.324 (-2%)	.389 (-18%)	.714 (-11%)	-1180.5
1984	BOS	AL	30	104	8	26	1	1	0	8	4	7	11	0.250	.259 (-4%)	.322 (-8%)	.384 (-28%)	.707 (-19%)	-301.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	1117	1100	2292	3241	110	744
3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
SS	1	0	1	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1975	CAL	2B	147	145	336	427	14	111
1976	CAL	2B	133	127	279	406	16	77
1977	CAL	2B	152	151	307	420	19	90
1977	CAL	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1978	BOS	2B	140	139	327	444	13	114
1978	BOS	SS	1	0	1	2	0	0
1979	BOS	2B	76	76	147	205	11	43
1980	BOS	2B	60	54	109	189	7	30
1980	BOS	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1981	BOS	2B	87	87	162	272	7	58
1982	BOS	2B	154	154	290	432	13	104
1983	BOS	2B	144	143	295	376	7	104
1984	BOS	2B	24	24	40	70	3	13