Jerry Willard

Born: 3/14/1960 in Oxnard, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1984-04-11 | Final Game: 1994-05-19

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Gerald Duane Willard

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Biography

Jerry Willard, born in 1960, was a professional baseball player who made significant contributions to the game during his career from 1984 to 1994. Primarily known as a position player, Willard appeared in 346 games across multiple Major League Baseball teams. He recorded 195 hits, 25 home runs, and 114 runs batted in, finishing his career with a batting average of .249. In an era marked by the transition towards more power-focused playstyles, Willard's ability to contribute both offensively and defensively established him as a valued player during his tenure. Throughout his career, Willard showcased versatility, playing various positions and demonstrating a solid work ethic on the field. He recorded a modest total of one stolen base, highlighting his role as a reliable presence rather than a fleet-footed baserunner. Willard's contributions were particularly felt in the late 1980s and early 1990s, a time characterized by a shifting approach to the game as teams began to emphasize strength and power hitting. Although he never reached the heights of superstardom, his consistent performance and dedication to the sport left a lasting impression on the teams and fans he played for.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
346	783	82	195	29	1	25	114	1	83	161	0.249	0.320	0.384	0.705	-20.2

Career AVG .249 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .320 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .384 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.705 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — near 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
1984	CLE	AL	87	246	21	55	8	1	10	37	1	26	55	0.224	.259 (-14%)	.322 (-9%)	.384 (avg)	.707 (-4%)	-200.6
1985	CLE	AL	104	300	39	81	13	0	7	36	0	28	59	0.270	.257 (+5%)	.323 (+3%)	.390 (-2%)	.714 (avg)	64.2
1986	OAK	AL	75	161	17	43	7	0	4	26	0	22	28	0.267	.257 (+4%)	.325 (+9%)	.395 (-3%)	.720 (+3%)	116.3
1987	OAK	AL	7	6	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	1	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1990	CHW	AL	3	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1991	ATL	NL	17	14	1	3	0	0	1	4	0	2	5	0.214	—	—	—	—	0.0
1992	ATL	NL	26	23	2	8	1	0	2	7	0	1	3	0.348	—	—	—	—	0.0
1992	WSN	NL	21	25	0	3	0	0	0	1	0	1	7	0.120	—	—	—	—	0.0
1994	SEA	AL	6	5	1	1	0	0	1	3	0	1	1	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
3	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1991	NLCS	ATL	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000
1991	WS	ATL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	6	3	18	3	1	0
3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
C	247	199	1067	99	14	19

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1984	CLE	C	76	67	335	35	7	7
1985	CLE	C	96	83	427	52	5	11
1986	OAK	C	71	48	300	12	2	1
1987	OAK	1B	1	0	1	0	0	0
1987	OAK	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1990	CHA	C	1	0	0	0	0	0
1991	ATL	C	1	1	3	0	0	0
1992	ATL	C	1	0	2	0	0	0
1992	MON	1B	5	3	17	3	1	0
1994	SEA	C	1	0	0	0	0	0