Jerry Tabb, baseball player, 1976-1978

Jerry Tabb

Born: 3/17/1952 in Altus, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1976-09-08 | Final Game: 1978-05-29

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

Full name: Jerry Lynn Tabb

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Biography

Jerry Tabb was a professional baseball player born in 1952, whose career spanned from 1976 to 1978. He played primarily as a position player in Major League Baseball, making his mark during a transitional period in the sport as it shifted from the power-centric styles of the 1970s to a more balanced approach in the following decades. Tabb appeared in a total of 74 games, where he collected 40 hits, including 6 home runs, and recorded 20 RBIs. His batting average settled at .226, a reflection of the challenges faced by players during this era as they adjusted to the evolving game dynamics. Though Tabb’s career in the majors was brief, he contributed to the teams he played for with his power-hitting potential, evidenced by his home run total in a relatively limited number of games. With no stolen bases to his name, Tabb was not known for speed on the bases, but rather for his ability to drive in runs during crucial moments. His time in the league concluded on May 29, 1978, but his legacy as a player from the late 1970s remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
74 177 10 40 3 0 6 20 0 15 33 0.226 0.284 0.345 0.628 -354.7

Career AVG .226 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 12.8% below league average.

Career OBP .284 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 12.6% below league average.

Career SLG .345 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.628 vs. league average 0.705 across their career seasons — 10.9% 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
1976 CHC NL 11 24 2 7 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 0.292 — — — — 0.0
1977 OAK AL 51 144 8 32 3 0 6 19 0 10 26 0.222 .264 (-16%) .329 (-18%) .401 (-8%) .730 (-13%) -354.7
1978 OAK AL 12 9 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 5 0.111 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 44 34 343 18 2 30

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1976 CHN 1B 6 4 52 2 0 4
1977 OAK 1B 36 30 288 16 2 26
1978 OAK 1B 2 0 3 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 44
Designated Hitter 7

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Tulsa Tulsa OK 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973