Ken Gerhart, baseball player, 1986-1988

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

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

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