Jeff Terpko, baseball player, 1974-1977

Jeff Terpko

Born: 10/16/1950 in Sayre, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1974-09-21 | Final Game: 1977-06-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Jeffrey Michael Terpko

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Biography

Jeff Terpko, born in 1950, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1974 to 1977. Over the course of his career, he appeared in a total of 3 games, finishing with a record of 3-4. Terpko showcased his skills on the mound with a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 3.14 and recorded 41 strikeouts. While he did not secure any saves during his time in the league, his ability to effectively manage games and keep runs to a minimum highlighted his potential as a reliable pitcher during his playing years. Competing in an era characterized by the transition from the early days of modern baseball into a more dynamic offensive environment, Terpko's contributions were notable, particularly as the game began to evolve towards a greater emphasis on power hitting. Although his career was relatively brief, Terpko remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the hardworking players who contributed to their teams through skill and determination. His journey through the league serves as a reminder of the numerous athletes striving for success in the competitive world of professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
3 4 48 0 0 0 0 80.3 76 28 5 48 41 3.14 0

Career ERA 3.14 vs. league average 3.72 across their career seasons — 15.7% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1974 TEX AL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 7.0 6 1 4 3 1.29 — 0.0
1976 TEX AL 3 3 32 0 0 0 0 52.7 42 14 29 24 2.39 3.51 (+32%) -797.8
1977 WSN NL 0 1 13 0 0 0 0 20.7 28 13 15 14 5.66 4.00 (-42%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
48 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.702 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1974 TEX AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1976 TEX AL 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1977 WSN NL 13 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 48 0 2 10 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1974 TEX P 3 0 0 0 0 0
1976 TEX P 32 0 2 8 0 0
1977 MON P 13 0 0 2 2 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 48