Jerry Upp

Born: 12/10/1883 in Sandusky, OH, USA

Died: 6/30/1937 in Sandusky, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1909-09-02 | Final Game: 1909-09-27

Throws: L

Full name: George Henry Upp

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Biography

Jerry Upp was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1883, who played in the major leagues for a brief period during the 1909 season. His career spanned from September 2 to September 27, 1909, during a time when the sport was evolving, and the modern game was beginning to take shape. Upp's contributions to the game were notable given the limited time he spent on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 2-1 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 1.69. Upp's performance on the field showcased his potential as a pitcher, amassing a total of 13 strikeouts during his short stint in the league. While he did not record any saves, his ability to limit runs exemplified the skills required for success in the early 20th century baseball landscape. Though his major league career was fleeting, Jerry Upp remains a part of baseball history, representing the dedicated athletes who contributed to the game during its formative years.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	1	7	4	2	0	0	26.7	26	5	0	12	13	1.69	0

Career ERA 1.69 vs. league average 2.55 across their career seasons — 33.7% 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
1909	CLE	AL	2	1	7	4	2	0	0	26.7	26	5	12	13	1.69	2.55 (+34%)	-46.9

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
7	9	0	2	1	0	0	2	0	0	3	0.222	0.222	0.333	0.556	0.0

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 9.0% below league average.

Career OBP .222 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — 27.5% below league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — +6.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.556 vs. league average 0.619 across their career seasons — 10.2% 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
1909	CLE	AL	7	9	0	2	1	0	0	2	0	0	3	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	7	4	3	11	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1909	CLE	P	7	4	3	11	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	7