Vern Fuller
Born: 3/1/1944 in Menomonie, WI, USA
MLB Debut: 1964-09-05 | Final Game: 1970-10-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Vernon Gordon Fuller
Biography
Vern Fuller, born in 1944, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1964 to 1970. Primarily serving as a position player, Fuller played in a total of 325 games throughout his career. He was known for his versatility on the field, contributing both offensively and defensively during a time when baseball was experiencing a shift in playing styles and strategies.
Over his six-season career, Fuller recorded 182 hits, showcasing his ability to connect with the ball despite a batting average of .232. He hit 14 home runs and drove in 65 runs, demonstrating a moderate power-hitting capability complemented by his knack for producing runs. Fuller also displayed speed on the base paths, accumulating 6 stolen bases. His contributions were vital to the teams he played for, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history from the mid-20th century, an era marked by the evolution of the game and the growing importance of player specialization.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 325 | 785 | 67 | 182 | 33 | 4 | 14 | 65 | 6 | 73 | 172 | 0.232 | 0.305 | 0.338 | 0.642 | -353.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | CLE | AL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1966 | CLE | AL | 16 | 47 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 0.234 | 148.6 |
| 1967 | CLE | AL | 73 | 206 | 18 | 46 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 21 | 2 | 19 | 55 | 0.223 | 61.4 |
| 1968 | CLE | AL | 97 | 244 | 14 | 59 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 24 | 49 | 0.242 | -131.1 |
| 1969 | CLE | AL | 108 | 254 | 25 | 60 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 22 | 2 | 20 | 53 | 0.236 | -432.8 |
| 1970 | CLE | AL | 29 | 33 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 271 | 204 | 509 | 508 | 19 | 132 |
| 3B | 34 | 24 | 26 | 31 | 3 | 3 |
| SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | CLE | 2B | 16 | 14 | 29 | 27 | 0 | 12 |
| 1967 | CLE | 2B | 64 | 62 | 133 | 144 | 4 | 39 |
| 1967 | CLE | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | CLE | 2B | 73 | 51 | 112 | 129 | 3 | 24 |
| 1968 | CLE | 3B | 23 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 3 | 1 |
| 1968 | CLE | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | CLE | 2B | 102 | 72 | 217 | 192 | 9 | 53 |
| 1969 | CLE | 3B | 7 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 1970 | CLE | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | CLE | 2B | 16 | 5 | 18 | 16 | 3 | 4 |
| 1970 | CLE | 3B | 4 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 270 |
| Third Base | 34 |
| Shortstop | 6 |