Jerry Cram
Born: 12/9/1947 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1969-09-03 | Final Game: 1976-09-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Gerald Allen Cram
Biography
Jerry Cram, born in 1947, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues as a position player from 1969 to 1976. Cram's career spanned a transitional period in baseball, marked by the evolution of player roles and strategies. Though his time in the big leagues was brief, he contributed to the teams he played for, appearing in 23 games throughout his career.
Cram recorded a total of 1 hit, resulting in a batting average of .167. While his offensive statistics, including 0 home runs and 0 RBIs, may not reflect the power or production typically associated with Major League careers, his perseverance and commitment to the game highlighted the dedication required of players during that era. Cram's journey through the league serves as a reminder of the many players who contribute to the sport in various roles, even if their statistical achievements might not dominate the headlines.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48.3 | 52 | 16 | 3 | 13 | 22 | 2.98 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | KCR | AL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.7 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 3.24 | - |
| 1974 | NYN | NL | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.3 | 22 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 1.61 | 362.4 |
| 1975 | NYN | NL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5.40 | 0.0 |
| 1976 | KCR | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.3 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6.23 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.167 | 0.167 | 0.167 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | KCR | AL | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1974 | NYN | NL | 10 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | NYN | NL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1976 | KCR | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 23 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | KCA | P | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | NYN | P | 10 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1975 | NYN | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | KCA | P | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 23 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Community College | Riverside | CA | 1967 |