Terry Humphrey
Born: 8/4/1949 in Chickasha, OK, USA
MLB Debut: 1971-09-05 | Final Game: 1979-06-11
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Terryal Gene Humphrey
Biography
Terry Humphrey, born in 1949, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1971 until his retirement in 1979. Notable for his time as a position player, Humphrey appeared in 415 games throughout his tenure in Major League Baseball. He recorded a total of 223 hits, contributing to his career batting average of .211. While his offensive output included 6 home runs and 85 runs batted in (RBIs), he also showcased his speed on the bases with 5 stolen bases during his time in the majors.
Humphrey played during a transformative era in baseball, marked by significant changes in player performance and style. While his statistics may not place him among the game's most celebrated figures, his contributions were part of the larger fabric of the sport during the 1970s. His career, though relatively short, reflected the challenges and dynamics of a period when the sport was evolving, paving the way for future generations of players.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 415 | 1055 | 69 | 223 | 39 | 1 | 6 | 85 | 5 | 68 | 175 | 0.211 | 0.265 | 0.267 | 0.532 | -3880.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | WSN | NL | 9 | 26 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.192 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | WSN | NL | 69 | 215 | 13 | 40 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 16 | 38 | 0.186 | -961.5 |
| 1973 | WSN | NL | 43 | 90 | 5 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 16 | 0.167 | -621.2 |
| 1974 | WSN | NL | 20 | 52 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0.192 | -249.2 |
| 1975 | DET | AL | 18 | 41 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.244 | 0.0 |
| 1976 | LAA | AL | 71 | 196 | 17 | 48 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 0 | 13 | 30 | 0.245 | -301.9 |
| 1977 | LAA | AL | 123 | 304 | 17 | 69 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 34 | 1 | 21 | 58 | 0.227 | -1324.9 |
| 1978 | LAA | AL | 53 | 114 | 11 | 25 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 0.219 | -421.7 |
| 1979 | LAA | AL | 9 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.059 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C | 399 | 344 | 2042 | 202 | 31 | 30 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | MON | C | 9 | 8 | 50 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | MON | C | 65 | 65 | 322 | 37 | 5 | 4 |
| 1973 | MON | C | 35 | 26 | 159 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 1974 | MON | C | 17 | 16 | 85 | 15 | 1 | 4 |
| 1975 | DET | C | 18 | 14 | 61 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 1976 | CAL | C | 71 | 57 | 397 | 42 | 9 | 4 |
| 1977 | CAL | C | 123 | 111 | 661 | 63 | 8 | 10 |
| 1978 | CAL | C | 52 | 41 | 252 | 21 | 6 | 5 |
| 1978 | CAL | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | CAL | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | CAL | C | 9 | 6 | 55 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 399 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles City College | Los Angeles | CA | 1968, 1969 |