Ken Gerhart
Born: 5/19/1961 in Charleston, SC, USA
MLB Debut: 1986-09-14 | Final Game: 1988-10-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Harold Kenneth Gerhart
Biography
Ken Gerhart was a professional baseball player born in 1961, who played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1988. Primarily serving as a position player, Gerhart had a career that spanned three seasons and included a total of 215 games. He recorded 136 hits, 24 home runs, and 64 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .221. Known for his speed on the basepaths, he also amassed 16 stolen bases during his time in the league.
Gerhart's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was moving away from the deadball era and beginning to embrace a more power-driven style of play. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions on the field reflected the evolving dynamics of the game. Gerhart's ability to hit for power and his base-stealing capabilities underscored his role as a versatile player in a time when teams increasingly valued offensive production.
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 | 0.221 | 0.271 | 0.384 | 0.655 | -1238.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | BAL | AL | 20 | 69 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 0.232 | -256.4 |
| 1987 | BAL | AL | 92 | 284 | 41 | 69 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 34 | 9 | 17 | 53 | 0.243 | -242.5 |
| 1988 | BAL | AL | 103 | 262 | 27 | 51 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 23 | 7 | 21 | 57 | 0.195 | -739.6 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 204 | 165 | 400 | 6 | 11 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | BAL | OF | 20 | 16 | 34 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | BAL | OF | 91 | 77 | 174 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| 1988 | BAL | OF | 93 | 72 | 192 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
Career Games by 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 |