Ken Gerhart
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1986-1988)
Ken Gerhart was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1988 for the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 3 seasons. In 215 career games, he hit .221 with 136 hits, 24 home runs, and 64 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1986-09-14
- Last Game
- 1988-10-02
Full name: Harold Kenneth Gerhart
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215 | 615 | 72 | 136 | 22 | 3 | 24 | 64 | 16 | 42 | 128 | .221 | .271 | .384 | .655 | -1,076 |
Career AVG .221 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 14.4% below league average.
Career OBP .271 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 16.6% below league average.
Career SLG .384 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .655 vs. league average .721 across their career seasons — 9.2% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | BAL | AL | 20 | 69 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 18 | .232 | .257 (-10%) | .325 (-18%) | .395 (-23%) | .720 (-21%) | -247.3 |
| 1987 | BAL | AL | 92 | 284 | 41 | 69 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 34 | 9 | 17 | 53 | .243 | .262 (-8%) | .331 (-14%) | .415 (+6%) | .746 (-3%) | -207.2 |
| 1988 | BAL | AL | 103 | 262 | 27 | 51 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 23 | 7 | 21 | 57 | .195 | .254 (-23%) | .317 (-19%) | .377 (-9%) | .695 (-14%) | -621.1 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 215 | 615 | 72 | 136 | 22 | 3 | 24 | 64 | 16 | 42 | 128 | .221 | — | — | — | — | -1,076 | ||
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 (215 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 104 | 295 | 33 | 65 | 11 | 32 | .220 |
| Away | 111 | 320 | 39 | 71 | 13 | 32 | .222 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-10-02 | BAL | TOR | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-10-01 | BAL | TOR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-09-30 | BAL | TOR | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1988-09-29 | BAL | NYY | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1988-09-28 | BAL | NYY | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-09-27 | BAL | NYY | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-09-26 | BAL | NYY | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-09-25 | BAL | DET | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-09-25 | BAL | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-09-22 | BAL | DET | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 89 |
| Center Field | 113 |
| Right Field | 10 |
| Designated Hitter | 4 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | BAL | AL | $83,000 |
| 1987 | BAL | AL | $62,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $145,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Tennessee State University | Murfreesboro | TN | 1980, 1981, 1982 |
Ken Gerhart: the record in brief
The profile opens with Ken Gerhart's first major league game on September 14, 1986; the last one listed came on October 2, 1988. All of the seasons listed were played for the Baltimore Orioles. Born on May 19, 1961, in Charleston, SC, USA, Gerhart is listed as an outfielder and batted and threw right-handed. Size on record: 6 feet, 0 inches and 190 pounds. The given name on file is Harold Kenneth Gerhart.
In 215 games and 615 at bats, Gerhart batted .221 with 136 hits; the totals also include 24 home runs and 64 RBI. Gerhart's career OPS of .655 combines a .271 on-base mark with .384 slugging. Measured against the leagues Gerhart played in, the .221 career average compares with a .258 league average over the same seasons, 14.4% below the league. The home run peak was 14 in 1987 with the Baltimore Orioles. The hits column peaks at 69, in 1987. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .243 in 1987, did not top the league's .262.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ken Gerhart
- What years did Ken Gerhart play?
- Ken Gerhart played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1988.
- Was Ken Gerhart a pitcher?
- No. Ken Gerhart was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Ken Gerhart hit?
- Ken Gerhart hit 24 career home runs with 136 hits.
- What was Ken Gerhart's career batting average?
- Ken Gerhart batted .221 over his career, with 136 hits in 615 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ken Gerhart have?
- Ken Gerhart drove in 64 runs in his career.
- Is Ken Gerhart in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ken Gerhart has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.