Jerry Garvin
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1977-1982)
Jerry Garvin was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1982 for the Toronto Blue Jays, a span of 6 seasons. Across 196 career appearances, he went 20-41 with a 4.43 ERA and 320 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1977-04-10
- Last Game
- 1982-09-29
Full name: Theodore Jared Garvin
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | TOR | AL | 10 | 18 | 34 | 34 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 244.2 | 247 | 114 | 85 | 127 | 4.19 | 4.00 (-5%) | -3340.1 |
| 1978 | TOR | AL | 4 | 12 | 26 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 144.2 | 189 | 89 | 48 | 67 | 5.54 | 3.69 (-50%) | -3064.0 |
| 1979 | TOR | AL | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.2 | 15 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 2.78 | 4.00 (+31%) | -130.4 |
| 1980 | TOR | AL | 4 | 7 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 82.2 | 70 | 21 | 27 | 52 | 2.29 | 3.84 (+40%) | 891.4 |
| 1981 | TOR | AL | 1 | 2 | 35 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53.0 | 46 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 3.40 | 3.58 (+5%) | -147.2 |
| 1982 | TOR | AL | 1 | 1 | 32 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 58.1 | 81 | 47 | 26 | 35 | 7.25 | 3.86 (-88%) | -1853.2 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 20 | 41 | 196 | 65 | 15 | 1 | 8 | 606.0 | 648 | 298 | 219 | 320 | 4.43 | — | -7,643 | ||
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | TOR | AL | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1978 | TOR | AL | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1979 | TOR | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1980 | TOR | AL | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1981 | TOR | AL | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1982 | TOR | AL | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 196 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (392 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 104 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 92 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 104 | 286.2 | 328 | 165 | 104 | 153 | 5.18 |
| Away | 92 | 319.1 | 320 | 134 | 115 | 167 | 3.78 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-09-29 | TOR | MIN | — | 2.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982-09-25 | TOR | SEA | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982-08-17 | TOR | CLE | — | 3.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982-08-12 | TOR | MIL | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982-08-04 | TOR | MIL | — | 1.1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982-08-01 | TOR | DET | — | 2.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-07-21 | TOR | KCR | — | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-07-11 | TOR | CHW | — | 3.2 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 1982-07-10 | TOR | CHW | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-06-30 | TOR | SEA | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 196 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merced College | Merced | CA | 1974 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Jerry Garvin (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Jerry Garvin: the record in brief
April 10, 1977 and September 29, 1982 bracket Jerry Garvin's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Every season row on the page belongs to the Toronto Blue Jays, from 1977 through 1982. Born on October 21, 1955, in Oakland, CA, USA, Garvin is listed as a pitcher and threw and hit left-handed. The bio gives 6 feet, 3 inches and 195 pounds. Jerry Garvin was the playing name; the full given name is Theodore Jared.
Garvin pitched in 196 games, starting 65, and finished with a 20-41 record and 4.43 ERA. The totals include 320 strikeouts and 15 complete games. The league ERA over Garvin's seasons was 3.84, so the 4.43 figure ran 15.1% worse than average. 1977 brought Garvin a season-high 10 wins. 1977 was Garvin's sharpest full season, a 4.19 ERA against the league's 4.00.
The position breakdown shows 196 games, all at pitcher. On the mound, Garvin's fielding totals are 33 putouts, 135 assists and 3 errors.
The college table lists Merced College in 1974. Garvin's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 392 games from Retrosheet.
The similarity section pairs Garvin most closely with Mark Grant, Odell Jones, and Brian Fisher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jerry Garvin
- What years did Jerry Garvin play?
- Jerry Garvin played in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1982.
- Was Jerry Garvin a pitcher?
- Yes. Jerry Garvin pitched in the major leagues, recording 20 wins and 320 strikeouts.
- What teams did Jerry Garvin play for?
- Jerry Garvin played for one team, the Toronto Blue Jays (1977–1982).
- What were Jerry Garvin's career stats?
- In 196 games, Jerry Garvin went 20-41 with a 4.43 ERA, 320 strikeouts, 606.0 innings pitched, and 8 saves.
- What position did Jerry Garvin play?
- Jerry Garvin played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jerry Garvin and how much did he weigh?
- Jerry Garvin was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 195 pounds.
- What was Jerry Garvin's career ERA?
- Jerry Garvin finished with a 4.43 career ERA, going 20-41 with 320 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Jerry Garvin have?
- Jerry Garvin recorded 320 career strikeouts.
- Is Jerry Garvin in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jerry Garvin has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.