Jerry Denny
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1881-1894)
Jerry Denny was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1881 to 1894 for 7 teams, including the Providence Grays, a span of 14 seasons. In 1,237 career games, he hit .260 with 1,286 hits, 74 home runs, and 667 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 819.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 180 lb
- Died
- 8/16/1927 in Houston, TX, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1881-05-02
- Last Game
- 1894-07-10
Full name: Jeremiah Dennis Denny
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,237 | 4,946 | 714 | 1,286 | 238 | 76 | 74 | 667 | 130 | 173 | 602 | .260 | .287 | .384 | .671 | 819 |
Career AVG .260 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .287 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 9.1% below league average.
Career SLG .384 vs. league average .349 across their career seasons — +9.8% above league average.
Career OPS .671 vs. league average .665 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1881 | PRO | NL | 85 | 320 | 38 | 77 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 24 | 0 | 5 | 44 | .241 | .260 (-7%) | .290 (-13%) | .338 (-8%) | .628 (-10%) | -483.1 |
| 1882 | PRO | NL | 84 | 329 | 54 | 81 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 42 | 0 | 4 | 46 | .246 | .248 (-1%) | .275 (-8%) | .329 (+6%) | .605 (avg) | -88.4 |
| 1883 | PRO | NL | 98 | 393 | 73 | 108 | 26 | 8 | 8 | 55 | 0 | 9 | 48 | .275 | .257 (+7%) | .285 (+2%) | .345 (+28%) | .631 (+16%) | 922.1 |
| 1884 | PRO | NL | 110 | 439 | 57 | 109 | 22 | 9 | 6 | 59 | 0 | 14 | 58 | .248 | .243 (+2%) | .278 (-3%) | .327 (+16%) | .606 (+8%) | 401.8 |
| 1885 | PRO | NL | 83 | 318 | 40 | 71 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 24 | 0 | 12 | 53 | .223 | .244 (-8%) | .287 (-13%) | .325 (-1%) | .613 (-7%) | -348.6 |
| 1886 | SL5 | NL | 119 | 475 | 58 | 122 | 24 | 6 | 9 | 62 | 16 | 14 | 68 | .257 | .246 (+4%) | .302 (-8%) | .331 (+17%) | .634 (+5%) | 205.3 |
| 1887 | IN3 | NL | 122 | 510 | 86 | 165 | 34 | 12 | 11 | 97 | 29 | 13 | 22 | .324 | .270 (+19%) | .331 (+4%) | .373 (+34%) | .705 (+20%) | 1681.1 |
| 1888 | IN3 | NL | 126 | 524 | 92 | 137 | 27 | 7 | 12 | 63 | 32 | 9 | 79 | .261 | .238 (+10%) | .290 (-5%) | .319 (+28%) | .610 (+12%) | 780.9 |
| 1889 | IN3 | NL | 133 | 578 | 96 | 163 | 24 | 0 | 18 | 112 | 22 | 27 | 63 | .282 | .263 (+7%) | .334 (-6%) | .357 (+17%) | .691 (+6%) | 418.5 |
| 1890 | NY1 | NL | 114 | 437 | 50 | 93 | 18 | 7 | 3 | 42 | 11 | 28 | 62 | .213 | .260 (-18%) | .336 (-20%) | .351 (-13%) | .687 (-16%) | -1201.9 |
| 1891 | NY1 | NL | 4 | 16 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1891 | CL4 | NL | 36 | 138 | 17 | 31 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 3 | 12 | 23 | .225 | .254 (-12%) | .331 (-12%) | .343 (-24%) | .675 (-18%) | 0.0 |
| 1891 | PHI | NL | 19 | 73 | 5 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 6 | .288 | .254 (+13%) | .331 (-2%) | .343 (-4%) | .675 (-3%) | 0.0 |
| 1893 | LS3 | NL | 44 | 175 | 22 | 43 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 22 | 4 | 9 | 15 | .246 | .279 (-12%) | .356 (-21%) | .379 (-11%) | .735 (-16%) | -510.3 |
| 1894 | LS3 | NL | 60 | 221 | 26 | 61 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 32 | 10 | 13 | 12 | .276 | .309 (-11%) | .379 (-14%) | .435 (-11%) | .814 (-12%) | -540.1 |
| Career · 15 seasons | 1,237 | 4,946 | 714 | 1,286 | 238 | 76 | 74 | 667 | 130 | 173 | 602 | .260 | — | — | — | — | 1,237 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 | IN3 | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 9.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 9.00 | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 21 | 0 | 213 | 6 | 5 | 11 |
| 2B | 17 | 0 | 42 | 47 | 11 | 3 |
| 3B | 1109 | 0 | 1777 | 2338 | 552 | 147 |
| C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 9 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 86 | 0 | 207 | 300 | 38 | 35 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1881 | PRO | 3B | 85 | 0 | 144 | 181 | 62 | 12 |
| 1882 | PRO | 3B | 84 | 0 | 136 | 206 | 55 | 7 |
| 1883 | PRO | 3B | 98 | 0 | 178 | 188 | 52 | 13 |
| 1884 | PRO | 1B | 9 | 0 | 90 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 1884 | PRO | 2B | 3 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| 1884 | PRO | 3B | 99 | 0 | 144 | 168 | 45 | 5 |
| 1884 | PRO | C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1885 | PRO | 3B | 83 | 0 | 128 | 157 | 43 | 10 |
| 1886 | SL5 | 3B | 117 | 0 | 182 | 270 | 53 | 22 |
| 1886 | SL5 | SS | 3 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 2 |
| 1887 | IN3 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1887 | IN3 | 3B | 116 | 0 | 201 | 262 | 58 | 21 |
| 1887 | IN3 | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1887 | IN3 | SS | 4 | 0 | 12 | 21 | 0 | 2 |
| 1888 | IN3 | 2B | 5 | 0 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 0 |
| 1888 | IN3 | 3B | 96 | 0 | 158 | 214 | 44 | 14 |
| 1888 | IN3 | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1888 | IN3 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1888 | IN3 | SS | 25 | 0 | 65 | 88 | 14 | 9 |
| 1889 | IN3 | 2B | 7 | 0 | 22 | 19 | 4 | 2 |
| 1889 | IN3 | 3B | 123 | 0 | 199 | 276 | 45 | 12 |
| 1889 | IN3 | SS | 5 | 0 | 16 | 14 | 0 | 3 |
| 1890 | NY1 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1890 | NY1 | 3B | 106 | 0 | 165 | 210 | 47 | 16 |
| 1890 | NY1 | SS | 7 | 0 | 19 | 26 | 2 | 3 |
| 1891 | NY1 | 3B | 4 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 1891 | CL4 | 3B | 29 | 0 | 39 | 60 | 13 | 1 |
| 1891 | CL4 | OF | 7 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1891 | PHI | 1B | 12 | 0 | 123 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 1891 | PHI | 3B | 7 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 2 | 1 |
| 1893 | LS3 | 3B | 2 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1893 | LS3 | SS | 42 | 0 | 91 | 139 | 20 | 16 |
| 1894 | LS3 | 3B | 60 | 0 | 85 | 124 | 30 | 12 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Catcher | 1 |
| First Base | 21 |
| Second Base | 17 |
| Third Base | 1109 |
| Shortstop | 86 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 7 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary's College of California | Moraga | CA | 1878, 1879 |
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Jerry Denny: the record in brief
According to the bio, Jerry Denny debuted on May 2, 1881 and played a final game on July 10, 1894. The team column moves through the Providence Grays (1881 to 1885), the St. Louis Maroons (1886), the Indianapolis Hoosiers (1887 to 1889), the New York Giants (1890 through 1891), the Cleveland Spiders (1891), the Philadelphia Phillies (1891), and the Louisville Colonels (1893 to 1894). Born on March 16, 1859, in New York, NY, USA, Denny is listed as a third baseman and threw and hit right-handed. The bio gives 180 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. The bio records the death on August 16, 1927, in Houston, TX, USA. On the record, Jerry Denny was born Jeremiah Dennis Denny.
Across 1,237 games at the plate, Denny's career line reads 1,286 hits in 4,946 at bats for a .260 average, along with 74 homers, 667 RBI, and 130 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .287 clip and slugging .384, Denny finished with a .671 OPS.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jerry Denny
- What years did Jerry Denny play?
- Jerry Denny played in Major League Baseball from 1881 to 1894.
- Was Jerry Denny a pitcher?
- No. Jerry Denny was a position player (Third Baseman), though he did pitch in 1 career game.
- How many home runs did Jerry Denny hit?
- Jerry Denny hit 74 career home runs with 1,286 hits.
- What teams did Jerry Denny play for?
- Jerry Denny played for 7 teams: the Providence Grays (1881–1885), the St. Louis Maroons (1886), the Indianapolis Hoosiers (1887–1889), the New York Giants (1890–1891), the Cleveland Spiders (1891), the Philadelphia Phillies (1891), and the Louisville Colonels (1893–1894).
- What were Jerry Denny's career stats?
- In 1,237 games, Jerry Denny had 1,286 hits, 74 home runs, 667 RBI, 714 runs, and 130 stolen bases, with a .260 batting average.
- What position did Jerry Denny play?
- Jerry Denny played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jerry Denny and how much did he weigh?
- Jerry Denny was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 180 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jerry Denny hit each season?
- Jerry Denny's home runs by season: 1 in 1881, 2 in 1882, 8 in 1883, 6 in 1884, 3 in 1885, 9 in 1886, 11 in 1887, 12 in 1888, 18 in 1889, 3 in 1890, 0 in 1891, 1 in 1893, and 0 in 1894. His most in one season was 18, in 1889.
- What was Jerry Denny's career batting average?
- Jerry Denny batted .260 over his career, with 1,286 hits in 4,946 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jerry Denny have?
- Jerry Denny drove in 667 runs in his career.
- What was Jerry Denny's career ERA?
- Jerry Denny finished with a 9.00 career ERA, going 0-0 with 1 strikeouts.
- Is Jerry Denny in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jerry Denny has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.