Gerry Hannahs
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1976-1979)
Gerry Hannahs was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1976 to 1979 for the Montreal Expos and the Los Angeles Dodgers, a span of 4 seasons. Across 16 career appearances, he went 3-7 with a 5.07 ERA and 42 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" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1976-09-08
- Last Game
- 1979-09-27
Full name: Gerald Ellis Hannahs
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | MON | NL | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 20 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 6.75 | 3.51 (-92%) | -697.4 |
| 1977 | MON | NL | 1 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37.0 | 43 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 4.86 | 4.00 (-22%) | -1334.1 |
| 1978 | LAN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 9.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 1979 | LAN | NL | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16.0 | 10 | 6 | 13 | 6 | 3.38 | 4.00 (+16%) | -817.1 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 3 | 7 | 16 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 71.0 | 76 | 40 | 42 | 42 | 5.07 | — | -2,848 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 19 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | .211 | .286 | .211 | .496 | 0 |
Career AVG .211 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 19.3% below league average.
Career OBP .286 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 12.3% below league average.
Career SLG .211 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 45.3% below league average.
Career OPS .496 vs. league average .711 across their career seasons — 30.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | MON | NL | 3 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .375 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1977 | MON | NL | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1978 | LAN | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1979 | LAN | NL | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 16 | 19 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | .211 | — | — | — | — | 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 (32 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .286 |
| Away | 8 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .167 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 28.0 | 35 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 7.07 |
| Away | 8 | 43.0 | 41 | 18 | 23 | 20 | 3.77 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-09-27 | LAD | SFG | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1979-09-21 | LAD | SDP | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1979-09-16 | LAD | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-09-07 | LAD | CIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-09-22 | LAD | SDP | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-05-20 | WSN | SDP | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-05-15 | WSN | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-05-12 | WSN | LAD | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-05-04 | WSN | SFG | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1977-04-30 | WSN | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-09-27 | LAD | SFG | L | 5.0 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1979-09-21 | LAD | SDP | L | 7.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| 1979-09-16 | LAD | CIN | — | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979-09-07 | LAD | CIN | SV | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1978-09-22 | LAD | SDP | — | 2.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 1977-05-20 | WSN | SDP | L | 0.2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1977-05-15 | WSN | CHC | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977-05-12 | WSN | LAD | L | 2.2 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| 1977-05-04 | WSN | SFG | L | 7.0 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977-04-30 | WSN | LAD | L | 7.0 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
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 | 16 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas | Fayetteville | AR | 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974 |
Gerry Hannahs: the record in brief
Gerry Hannahs played a first major league game on September 8, 1976 and a last one on September 27, 1979. The team column moves through the Montreal Expos (1976 through 1977) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (1978 through 1979). At 210 pounds on a 6-foot-3 frame, Hannahs is listed as a pitcher. Hannahs both batted and threw left-handed, per the bio block. Hannahs was born on March 6, 1953, in Binghamton, NY, USA. The bio lists the given name Gerald Ellis.
Hannahs pitched in 16 games, starting 12, and finished with a 3-7 record and 5.07 ERA. Also on Hannahs's record: 42 strikeouts. Against a 3.81 league ERA for the same seasons, the 5.07 mark was 33.2% worse. In 1977, one of the busiest seasons, Hannahs posted a 4.86 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.00.
Hannahs appears at one position only: pitcher, in 16 games. The fielding table credits Hannahs with 1 putouts, 11 assists and 2 errors on the mound.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gerry Hannahs
- What years did Gerry Hannahs play?
- Gerry Hannahs played in Major League Baseball from 1976 to 1979.
- Was Gerry Hannahs a pitcher?
- Yes. Gerry Hannahs pitched in the major leagues, recording 3 wins and 42 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Gerry Hannahs hit?
- Gerry Hannahs hit 0 career home runs with 4 hits.
- What teams did Gerry Hannahs play for?
- Gerry Hannahs played for 2 teams: the Montreal Expos (1976–1977) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (1978–1979).
- What were Gerry Hannahs's career stats?
- In 16 games, Gerry Hannahs went 3-7 with a 5.07 ERA, 42 strikeouts, 71.0 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- What position did Gerry Hannahs play?
- Gerry Hannahs played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Gerry Hannahs and how much did he weigh?
- Gerry Hannahs was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 210 pounds.
- What was Gerry Hannahs's career ERA?
- Gerry Hannahs finished with a 5.07 career ERA, going 3-7 with 42 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Gerry Hannahs have?
- Gerry Hannahs recorded 42 career strikeouts.
- Is Gerry Hannahs in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Gerry Hannahs has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.