Yank Terry

Born: 2/11/1911 in Huron, IN, USA

Died: 11/4/1979 in Bloomington, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1940-08-03 | Final Game: 1945-07-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Lancelot Terry

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Biography

Yank Terry was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1911, who played in Major League Baseball from 1940 until his retirement in 1945. Known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound, Terry finished his career with a record of 20 wins and 28 losses, alongside an earned run average (ERA) of 4.09. Over the course of his career, he recorded 167 strikeouts and achieved 2 saves, contributing to his teams' efforts during a time when baseball was emerging from the Great Depression and entering the dynamic years of World War II. Terry's playing style was characterized by his ability to induce ground balls and navigate through tough lineups, which was essential during an era when pitching depth was crucial to a team's success. His contributions came during a period marked by the challenges of wartime, which affected many players and teams, leading to a unique landscape in professional baseball. Though not a Hall of Fame pitcher, Terry's dedication and performances on the mound left a lasting imprint on the teams he represented and the fans who followed the game during those transformative years.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
20	28	93	55	14	0	2	457.3	463	208	33	196	167	4.09	0

Career ERA 4.09 vs. league average 3.70 across their career seasons — 10.5% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1940	BOS	AL	1	0	4	1	0	0	19.3	24	19	11	9	8.84	4.21 (-110%)	-442.1
1942	BOS	AL	6	5	20	11	3	1	85.0	82	37	43	37	3.92	3.57 (-10%)	-1062.2
1943	BOS	AL	7	9	30	22	7	1	163.7	147	64	63	63	3.52	3.50 (-1%)	-793.3
1944	BOS	AL	6	10	27	17	3	0	132.7	142	62	65	30	4.21	3.57 (-18%)	-3988.2
1945	BOS	AL	0	4	12	4	1	0	56.7	68	26	14	28	4.13	3.67 (-13%)	-915.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
93	145	6	21	2	0	0	6	1	9	47	0.145	0.195	0.159	0.353	-626.1

Career AVG .145 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 44.3% below league average.

Career OBP .195 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 40.5% below league average.

Career SLG .159 vs. league average .359 across their career seasons — 55.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.353 vs. league average 0.687 across their career seasons — 48.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1940	BOS	AL	4	8	1	2	0	0	0	0	3	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1942	BOS	AL	20	27	1	3	2	0	0	0	7	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0
1943	BOS	AL	30	45	1	3	0	1	0	5	21	0.067	—	—	—	—	-468.1
1944	BOS	AL	27	47	3	11	0	5	0	4	12	0.234	—	—	—	—	-158.0
1945	BOS	AL	12	18	0	2	0	0	1	0	4	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0