Zeb Terry

Born: 6/17/1891 in Denison, TX, USA

Died: 3/14/1988 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1916-04-12 | Final Game: 1922-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 129 lbs

Full name: Zebulon Alexander Terry

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Biography

Zeb Terry was an American professional baseball player born in 1891, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1916 to 1922. Primarily a position player, Terry appeared in 640 games during his career, showcasing his skills with a bat that resulted in 605 hits, a batting average of .260, and an impressive 216 RBIs. Known for his speed on the bases, he recorded 32 stolen bases, contributing to his teams' offensive strategies. Despite only hitting 2 home runs, Terry's consistent hitting and ability to get on base made him a valuable player in the lineups he graced. Playing during the transitional period of the early 20th century, Terry's career unfolded in an era marked by the waning days of the deadball era, where pitchers dominated and strategy often overshadowed power hitting. His contributions helped shape the game, as he maneuvered through the early stages of modern baseball, navigating the evolving dynamics of the sport. While he may not have been a household name, Zeb Terry's dedication and on-field performance left a lasting impression during his tenure in the league. He played until October 1, 1922, leaving behind a legacy as a steady and reliable presence in the world of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
640	2327	254	605	90	24	2	216	32	179	133	0.260	0.318	0.322	0.640	-3808.7

Career AVG .260 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .318 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .322 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.640 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — 6.7% 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
1916	CHW	AL	94	269	20	51	8	4	0	17	4	33	36	0.190	.248 (-24%)	.314 (-7%)	.326 (-24%)	.640 (-16%)	-626.1
1917	CHW	AL	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1918	BSN	NL	28	105	17	32	2	2	0	8	1	8	14	0.305	.255 (+19%)	.318 (+13%)	.326 (+11%)	.645 (+12%)	194.1
1919	PIT	NL	129	472	46	107	12	6	0	27	12	31	26	0.227	.262 (-14%)	.322 (-13%)	.347 (-20%)	.670 (-17%)	-1519.7
1920	CHC	NL	133	496	56	139	26	9	0	52	12	44	22	0.280	.271 (+3%)	.331 (+3%)	.363 (+2%)	.694 (+2%)	204.9
1921	CHC	NL	123	488	59	134	18	1	2	45	1	27	19	0.275	.286 (-4%)	.344 (-8%)	.395 (-17%)	.739 (-13%)	-1202.4
1922	CHC	NL	131	496	56	142	24	2	0	67	2	34	16	0.286	.285 (avg)	.345 (-3%)	.397 (-14%)	.743 (-9%)	-859.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
2B	310	708	1077	57	162
3B	3	2	9	0	0
SS	322	575	1012	73	125

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1916	CHA	SS	93	148	243	27	36
1917	CHA	SS	1	0	1	0	0
1918	BSN	SS	27	57	114	4	14
1919	PIT	SS	127	207	395	25	41
1920	CHN	2B	63	138	222	9	30
1920	CHN	SS	70	153	249	16	32
1921	CHN	2B	122	272	413	20	57
1922	CHN	2B	125	298	442	28	75
1922	CHN	3B	3	2	9	0	0
1922	CHN	SS	4	10	10	1	2