Gerry Hannahs
Born: 3/6/1953 in Binghamton, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1976-09-08 | Final Game: 1979-09-27
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Gerald Ellis Hannahs
Biography
Gerry Hannahs, born in 1953, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1976 to September 8, 1979. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, Hannahs made a notable impact during a time when Major League Baseball was transitioning into a new era of offensive prowess. Throughout his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 3-7 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 5.07. He struck out 42 batters and secured one save, showcasing his ability to contribute both as a starter and in relief roles.
Hannahs played during a period marked by the emergence of power hitters and evolving pitching strategies. Although his career statistics may not reflect the dominance seen in some of his contemporaries, his perseverance and dedication to the game earned him respect among teammates and fans alike. His journey through the majors highlights the challenges and triumphs faced by pitchers during this exciting era in baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | 16 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 71.0 | 76 | 40 | 11 | 42 | 42 | 5.07 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | WSN | NL | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 20 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 6.75 | - |
| 1977 | WSN | NL | 1 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37.0 | 43 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 4.86 | - |
| 1978 | LAD | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 9.00 | - |
| 1979 | LAD | NL | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16.0 | 10 | 6 | 13 | 6 | 3.38 | - |
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 | 0.211 | 0.286 | 0.211 | 0.496 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | WSN | NL | 3 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.375 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | WSN | NL | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | LAD | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1979 | LAD | NL | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 16 | 12 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | MON | P | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | MON | P | 8 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | LAN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | LAN | P | 4 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 16 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas | Fayetteville | AR | 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974 |