Jerry Terrell

Born: 7/13/1946 in Waseca, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1973-04-14 | Final Game: 1980-10-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Jerry Wayne Terrell

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Biography

Jerry Terrell was a versatile position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the late 1970s. Born in 1946, Terrell played from 1973 until his retirement on October 5, 1980. Throughout his career, he appeared in 657 games, primarily as an infielder, and was known for his steady glove and ability to contribute in various ways on the field. With a career batting average of .253, Terrell notched 412 hits, including 4 home runs and 125 runs batted in, showcasing his capacity to provide offensive support while also being a threat on the base paths with 50 stolen bases. Terrell's playing style reflected the era of baseball in which he competed, characterized by a focus on speed and defense, particularly in smaller ballparks. As a member of teams like the Minnesota Twins and the Chicago White Sox, he played during a transformative time in baseball, as the game began shifting towards more emphasis on power hitting and pitching. Despite not being a household name, Terrell's contributions to his teams and his ability to adapt to the evolving landscape of baseball remain noteworthy aspects of his career. His commitment to the game and ability to perform in key moments made him a valuable player during his time in the majors.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
657	1626	218	412	48	11	4	125	50	76	160	0.253	0.288	0.304	0.591	-4715.5

Career AVG .253 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .288 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 11.7% below league average.

Career SLG .304 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 20.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.591 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — 16.4% 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
1973	MIN	AL	124	438	43	116	15	2	1	32	13	21	56	0.265	.256 (+3%)	.325 (-9%)	.378 (-17%)	.703 (-13%)	-1164.2
1974	MIN	AL	116	229	43	56	4	6	0	19	3	11	27	0.245	.256 (-5%)	.324 (-14%)	.369 (-15%)	.693 (-14%)	-672.4
1975	MIN	AL	108	385	48	110	16	2	1	36	4	19	27	0.286	.257 (+11%)	.327 (-1%)	.374 (-8%)	.701 (-5%)	-350.5
1976	MIN	AL	89	171	29	42	3	1	0	8	11	9	15	0.246	.255 (-4%)	.320 (-11%)	.360 (-24%)	.681 (-18%)	-528.4
1977	MIN	AL	93	214	32	48	6	0	1	20	10	11	21	0.224	.264 (-15%)	.329 (-20%)	.401 (-34%)	.730 (-27%)	-1108.2
1978	KCR	AL	73	133	14	27	1	0	0	8	8	4	13	0.203	.257 (-21%)	.323 (-31%)	.378 (-44%)	.702 (-38%)	-891.8
1979	KCR	AL	31	40	5	12	3	0	1	2	1	1	1	0.300	—	—	—	—	0.0
1980	KCR	AL	23	16	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.062	—	—	—	—	0.0

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	2	0	0	0	0	2.0	1	0	0	1	0	0.00	0

Career ERA 0.00 vs. league average 3.92 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1979	KCR	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0.00	—	-
1980	KCR	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	1	0	1	0	0.00	—	-

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	26	16	184	14	2	10
2B	165	75	217	295	7	73
3B	192	141	112	304	17	37
OF	24	10	29	2	2	0
P	2	0	0	1	0	0
SS	191	150	276	482	33	98

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1973	MIN	2B	14	10	28	41	2	12
1973	MIN	3B	30	25	21	46	3	7
1973	MIN	OF	1	1	2	0	0	0
1973	MIN	SS	81	70	119	211	13	36
1974	MIN	1B	2	0	9	1	0	0
1974	MIN	2B	26	14	44	55	2	14
1974	MIN	3B	21	18	14	43	1	6
1974	MIN	OF	3	1	6	0	1	0
1974	MIN	SS	34	20	41	80	5	15
1975	MIN	1B	15	13	126	6	2	8
1975	MIN	2B	39	29	68	89	2	20
1975	MIN	3B	12	10	7	29	0	3
1975	MIN	OF	6	5	10	2	1	0
1975	MIN	SS	41	36	56	106	9	29
1976	MIN	2B	31	9	37	46	1	12
1976	MIN	3B	26	20	14	34	4	6
1976	MIN	OF	6	1	3	0	0	0
1976	MIN	SS	16	10	28	42	3	9
1977	MIN	1B	1	0	9	1	0	0
1977	MIN	2B	14	1	4	14	0	4
1977	MIN	3B	59	44	30	91	6	10
1977	MIN	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1977	MIN	SS	7	6	15	23	1	6
1978	KCA	1B	5	2	22	4	0	2
1978	KCA	2B	31	11	28	39	0	6
1978	KCA	3B	25	17	21	40	2	4
1978	KCA	SS	11	8	17	20	2	3
1979	KCA	2B	7	1	5	7	0	3
1979	KCA	3B	19	7	5	21	1	1
1979	KCA	P	1	0	0	0	0	0
1979	KCA	SS	1	0	0	0	0	0
1980	KCA	1B	3	1	18	2	0	0
1980	KCA	2B	3	0	3	4	0	2
1980	KCA	OF	7	2	8	0	0	0
1980	KCA	P	1	0	0	1	0	0