Jerry Scala

Born: 9/27/1924 in Bayonne, NJ, USA

Died: 12/14/1993 in Fallston, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1948-04-22 | Final Game: 1950-09-26

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 178 lbs

Full name: Gerard Michael Scala

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Biography

Jerry Scala was a professional baseball player born in 1924, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1948 to 1950. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 80 games, accumulating 43 hits and finishing with a batting average of .223. Scala demonstrated his ability to contribute offensively with 19 runs batted in and one home run, while also showcasing speed on the base paths with three stolen bases. Scala's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the post-World War II era when the sport was experiencing a surge in popularity and talent. Despite the challenges of competing in a league filled with emerging stars, Scala made his mark as a versatile player during his time with the Chicago White Sox. Although his career was relatively short, Scala's contributions to the game reflect the spirit of determination and resilience that characterized many players of his generation.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
80	193	26	43	9	2	1	19	3	27	32	0.223	0.321	0.306	0.627	-371.0

Career AVG .223 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 15.6% below league average.

Career OBP .321 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 6.4% below league average.

Career SLG .306 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 21.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.627 vs. league average 0.731 across their career seasons — 14.2% 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
1948	CHW	AL	3	6	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1949	CHW	AL	37	120	17	30	7	1	1	13	3	17	19	0.250	.262 (-5%)	.343 (+1%)	.384 (-9%)	.727 (-4%)	-66.4
1950	CHW	AL	40	67	8	13	2	1	0	6	0	10	10	0.194	.265 (-27%)	.346 (-14%)	.401 (-37%)	.747 (-26%)	-304.6