Jerry Dybzinski
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1980-1985)
Jerry Dybzinski was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1985 for the Cleveland Guardians, the Chicago White Sox, and the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 6 seasons. In 468 career games, he hit .234 with 213 hits, 3 home runs, and 93 RBI.
- 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1980-04-11
- Last Game
- 1985-05-01
Full name: Jerome Mathew Dybzinski
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 468 | 909 | 108 | 213 | 32 | 5 | 3 | 93 | 32 | 70 | 109 | .234 | .293 | .290 | .584 | -2,432 |
Career AVG .234 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 9.9% below league average.
Career OBP .293 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.
Career SLG .290 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 24.8% below league average.
Career OPS .584 vs. league average .710 across their career seasons — 17.8% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | CLE | AL | 114 | 248 | 32 | 57 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 4 | 13 | 35 | .230 | .264 (-13%) | .326 (-16%) | .387 (-24%) | .714 (-21%) | -811.0 |
| 1981 | CLE | AL | 48 | 57 | 10 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 8 | .298 | .255 (+17%) | .320 (+11%) | .368 (-19%) | .688 (-5%) | -19.8 |
| 1982 | CLE | AL | 80 | 212 | 19 | 49 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 3 | 21 | 25 | .231 | .261 (-12%) | .324 (-6%) | .388 (-28%) | .712 (-18%) | -568.8 |
| 1983 | CHA | AL | 127 | 256 | 30 | 59 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 32 | 11 | 18 | 29 | .230 | .260 (-12%) | .324 (-13%) | .389 (-26%) | .714 (-20%) | -804.0 |
| 1984 | CHA | AL | 94 | 132 | 17 | 31 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 12 | .235 | .259 (-10%) | .322 (-4%) | .384 (-19%) | .707 (-12%) | -228.3 |
| 1985 | PIT | NL | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 468 | 909 | 108 | 213 | 32 | 5 | 3 | 93 | 32 | 70 | 109 | .234 | — | — | — | — | -2,432 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (468 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 232 | 485 | 63 | 117 | 2 | 50 | .241 |
| Away | 236 | 424 | 45 | 96 | 1 | 43 | .226 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-05-01 | PIT | SDP | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-04-28 | PIT | NYN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-04-27 | PIT | NYN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-04-21 | PIT | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-04-20 | PIT | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-30 | CHW | SEA | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984-09-29 | CHW | SEA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-28 | CHW | SEA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-27 | CHW | SEA | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-26 | CHW | MIN | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 33 | 16 | 35 | 67 | 5 | 8 |
| 3B | 33 | 4 | 10 | 21 | 3 | 4 |
| SS | 383 | 253 | 470 | 912 | 49 | 165 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | CLE | 2B | 29 | 16 | 35 | 63 | 4 | 8 |
| 1980 | CLE | 3B | 4 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1980 | CLE | SS | 73 | 52 | 107 | 198 | 9 | 37 |
| 1981 | CLE | 2B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | CLE | 3B | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1981 | CLE | SS | 34 | 17 | 33 | 64 | 3 | 10 |
| 1982 | CLE | 3B | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 1982 | CLE | SS | 77 | 64 | 118 | 239 | 16 | 39 |
| 1983 | CHA | 3B | 9 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | CHA | SS | 118 | 82 | 140 | 252 | 14 | 47 |
| 1984 | CHA | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | CHA | 3B | 14 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | CHA | SS | 76 | 37 | 68 | 154 | 6 | 32 |
| 1985 | PIT | SS | 5 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 33 |
| Third Base | 34 |
| Shortstop | 382 |
| Designated Hitter | 9 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland State University | Cleveland | OH | 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977 |
Jerry Dybzinski: the record in brief
April 11, 1980 and May 1, 1985 bracket Jerry Dybzinski's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Club by club, the record runs the Cleveland Indians (1980 to 1982), the Chicago White Sox (1983 to 1984), and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1985). Listed as a shortstop, Dybzinski both batted and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 6 feet, 2 inches and 180 pounds. Dybzinski was born on July 7, 1955, in Cleveland, OH, USA. The given name on file is Jerome Mathew Dybzinski.
In 468 games and 909 at bats, Dybzinski batted .234 with 213 hits, adding 3 homers, 93 RBI, and 32 stolen bases. Dybzinski got on base at a .293 rate and slugged .290 (.584 OPS). The league as a whole hit .260 across Dybzinski's seasons, which puts the .234 career mark 9.9% below average. In OPS terms, Dybzinski's .584 stands 17.8% below the league's .710. The highest hit total in a season was 59, in 1983. Dybzinski drove in a season-high 32 runs in 1983.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jerry Dybzinski
- What years did Jerry Dybzinski play?
- Jerry Dybzinski played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1985.
- Was Jerry Dybzinski a pitcher?
- No. Jerry Dybzinski was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Jerry Dybzinski hit?
- Jerry Dybzinski hit 3 career home runs with 213 hits.
- What teams did Jerry Dybzinski play for?
- Jerry Dybzinski played for 3 teams: the Cleveland Indians (1980–1982), the Chicago White Sox (1983–1984), and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1985).
- What were Jerry Dybzinski's career stats?
- In 468 games, Jerry Dybzinski had 213 hits, 3 home runs, 93 RBI, 108 runs, and 32 stolen bases, with a .234 batting average.
- What position did Jerry Dybzinski play?
- Jerry Dybzinski played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jerry Dybzinski and how much did he weigh?
- Jerry Dybzinski was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 180 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jerry Dybzinski hit each season?
- Jerry Dybzinski's home runs by season: 1 in 1980, 0 in 1981, 0 in 1982, 1 in 1983, 1 in 1984, and 0 in 1985. His most in one season was 1, in 1980, 1983, and 1984.
- What was Jerry Dybzinski's career batting average?
- Jerry Dybzinski batted .234 over his career, with 213 hits in 909 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jerry Dybzinski have?
- Jerry Dybzinski drove in 93 runs in his career.
- Is Jerry Dybzinski in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jerry Dybzinski has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.