Jerry Zimmerman

Born: 9/21/1934 in Omaha, NE, USA

Died: 9/9/1998 in Neskowin, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 1961-04-14 | Final Game: 1968-09-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Gerald Robert Zimmerman

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Biography

Jerry Zimmerman was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1961 to 1968. Born in 1934, Zimmerman played primarily as a position player during an era characterized by a transition in the game, where power hitting began to take precedence. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 483 games, accumulating 203 hits and achieving a batting average of .204. He contributed to his teams with a total of 72 RBIs and hit 3 home runs, showcasing his ability to deliver in clutch situations despite his modest offensive numbers. Zimmerman was known for his versatility on the field and his tenacity as a player. He played during a time when the game was evolving, and while he may not have been a standout in terms of offensive production, his contributions were significant in the context of team dynamics. He also recorded 1 stolen base, reflecting the skills that he brought to the base paths. Though he retired in 1968, Zimmerman’s dedication to the sport and his experience in the major leagues have left a lasting impression on the teams he played for and their fans.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
483	994	60	203	22	2	3	72	1	78	154	0.204	0.269	0.239	0.508	-4333.6

Career AVG .204 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 17.7% below league average.

Career OBP .269 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — 14.1% below league average.

Career SLG .239 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — 35.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.508 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — 25.9% 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
1961	CIN	NL	76	204	8	42	5	0	0	10	1	11	21	0.206	.258 (-20%)	.328 (-23%)	.399 (-42%)	.727 (-34%)	-1238.8
1962	MIN	AL	34	62	8	17	4	0	0	7	0	3	5	0.274	.257 (+6%)	.326 (-2%)	.393 (-14%)	.719 (-9%)	-87.5
1963	MIN	AL	39	56	3	13	1	0	0	3	0	2	8	0.232	.246 (-6%)	.308 (-16%)	.371 (-33%)	.680 (-25%)	-224.2
1964	MIN	AL	63	120	6	24	3	0	0	12	0	10	15	0.200	.250 (-20%)	.312 (-11%)	.377 (-40%)	.690 (-27%)	-506.8
1965	MIN	AL	83	154	8	33	1	1	1	11	0	12	23	0.214	.245 (-13%)	.310 (-11%)	.371 (-32%)	.682 (-23%)	-570.9
1966	MIN	AL	60	119	11	30	4	1	1	15	0	15	23	0.252	.248 (+1%)	.309 (+9%)	.376 (-13%)	.685 (-3%)	-9.2
1967	MIN	AL	104	234	13	39	3	0	1	12	0	22	49	0.167	.242 (-31%)	.306 (-21%)	.357 (-46%)	.663 (-34%)	-1351.6
1968	MIN	AL	24	45	3	5	1	0	0	2	0	3	10	0.111	—	—	—	—	-344.6

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
4	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1965	WS	MIN	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000
1961	WS	CIN	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	481	298	2131	150	21	26

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1961	CIN	C	76	64	374	22	10	8
1962	MIN	C	34	15	111	9	1	0
1963	MIN	C	39	15	116	8	0	0
1964	MIN	C	63	31	264	22	2	1
1965	MIN	C	82	44	321	22	1	5
1966	MIN	C	59	30	264	16	1	5
1967	MIN	C	104	81	572	44	5	7
1968	MIN	C	24	18	109	7	1	0