Jerry Goff
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1990-1996)
Jerry Goff was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1996 for the Montreal Expos, the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the Houston Astros, a span of 7 seasons. In 90 career games, he hit .215 with 46 hits, 7 home runs, and 19 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1990-05-15
- Last Game
- 1996-05-12
Full name: Jerry Leroy Goff
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 | 214 | 22 | 46 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 19 | 0 | 33 | 73 | .215 | .320 | .336 | .656 | -72 |
Career AVG .215 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 18.6% below league average.
Career OBP .320 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .336 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — 17.0% below league average.
Career OPS .656 vs. league average .738 across their career seasons — 11.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | MON | NL | 52 | 119 | 14 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 21 | 36 | .227 | .257 (-12%) | .324 (+6%) | .385 (-19%) | .710 (-8%) | -72.0 |
| 1992 | MON | NL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1993 | PIT | NL | 14 | 37 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 9 | .297 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1994 | PIT | NL | 8 | 25 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | .080 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1995 | HOU | NL | 12 | 26 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 13 | .154 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1996 | HOU | NL | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 90 | 214 | 22 | 46 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 19 | 0 | 33 | 73 | .215 | — | — | — | — | -72 | ||
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 (90 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 51 | 113 | 12 | 25 | 3 | 12 | .221 |
| Away | 39 | 101 | 10 | 21 | 4 | 7 | .208 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-05-12 | HOU | WSN | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995-08-04 | HOU | PIT | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995-08-03 | HOU | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995-07-31 | HOU | SDP | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1995-07-27 | HOU | COL | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1995-07-23 | HOU | SFG | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1995-07-16 | HOU | SFG | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1995-07-13 | HOU | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-07-09 | HOU | SDP | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-07-08 | HOU | SDP | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 71 |
| First Base | 3 |
| Third Base | 3 |
Salary History
Jerry Goff's recorded salaries total $245,000 over 2 seasons, 1990 to 1994. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Goff's career ran from 1990 to 1996. No salary is recorded for 1992, 1993, 1995, and 1996.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | PIT | NL | $145,000 |
| 1990 | SEA | AL | $100,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $245,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California - Berkeley | Berkeley | CA | 1985, 1986 |
| College of Marin | Kentfield | CA | 1983, 1984 |
Jerry Goff: the record in brief
The profile opens with Jerry Goff's first major league game on May 15, 1990; the last one listed came on May 12, 1996. The team column moves through the Montreal Expos (1990 through 1992), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1993 through 1994), and the Houston Astros (1995 through 1996). Goff played primarily as a catcher and batted left-handed and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on April 12, 1964, in San Rafael, CA, USA and a listed size of 6-foot-3 and 205 pounds. The given name on file is Jerry Leroy Goff.
The batting record for Goff: 90 games, 46 hits in 214 at bats, and a .215 average, adding 7 home runs and 19 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .320 clip and slugging .336, Goff finished with a .656 OPS. The league as a whole hit .264 across Goff's seasons, which puts the .215 career mark 18.6% below average. In OPS terms, Goff's .656 stands 11.1% below the league's .738. Goff collected a career-high 27 hits in 1990. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .227 in 1990, did not top the league's .257.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jerry Goff
- What years did Jerry Goff play?
- Jerry Goff played in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1996.
- Was Jerry Goff a pitcher?
- No. Jerry Goff was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Jerry Goff hit?
- Jerry Goff hit 7 career home runs with 46 hits.
- What teams did Jerry Goff play for?
- Jerry Goff played for 3 teams: the Montreal Expos (1990, 1992), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1993–1994), and the Houston Astros (1995–1996).
- What were Jerry Goff's career stats?
- In 90 games, Jerry Goff had 46 hits, 7 home runs, 19 RBI, and 22 runs, with a .215 batting average.
- How much did Jerry Goff earn in his career?
- Jerry Goff's recorded salaries total $245,000 over 2 seasons, 1990 to 1994. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Goff's career ran from 1990 to 1996. No salary is recorded for 1992, 1993, 1995, and 1996.
- What was Jerry Goff's salary?
- Jerry Goff's last recorded salary was $145,000, in 1994. His highest recorded salary was $145,000, in 1994, and his lowest was $100,000, in 1990. The Salary History table lists each season from 1990 to 1994.
- What position did Jerry Goff play?
- Jerry Goff played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jerry Goff and how much did he weigh?
- Jerry Goff was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 205 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jerry Goff hit each season?
- Jerry Goff's home runs by season: 3 in 1990, 0 in 1992, 2 in 1993, 0 in 1994, 1 in 1995, and 1 in 1996. His most in one season was 3, in 1990.
- What was Jerry Goff's career batting average?
- Jerry Goff batted .215 over his career, with 46 hits in 214 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jerry Goff have?
- Jerry Goff drove in 19 runs in his career.
- Is Jerry Goff in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jerry Goff has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.