Jerry Hurley
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1889-1891)
Jerry Hurley was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1889 to 1891 for the Boston Braves, the Pittsburgh Burghers, and the Cincinnati Kelly's Killers, a span of 3 seasons. In 33 career games, he hit .217 with 20 hits and 8 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 190 lb
- Died
- 9/17/1950 in Boston, MA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1889-05-01
- Last Game
- 1891-07-13
Full name: Jeremiah Joseph Hurley
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 92 | 15 | 20 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 18 | .217 | .321 | .304 | .625 | -24 |
Career AVG .217 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 16.2% below league average.
Career OBP .321 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .304 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 13.2% below league average.
Career OPS .625 vs. league average .685 across their career seasons — 8.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 | BSN | NL | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1890 | PTP | PL | 8 | 22 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | .273 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1891 | CN3 | AA | 24 | 66 | 10 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 13 | .212 | .254 (-17%) | .331 (+1%) | .343 (-7%) | .675 (-3%) | -23.6 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 33 | 92 | 15 | 20 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 18 | .217 | — | — | — | — | -24 | ||
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 Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 32 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 2 |
Jerry Hurley: the record in brief
Jerry Hurley played a first major league game on May 1, 1889 and a last one on July 13, 1891. By club, Hurley's seasons break down as the Boston Beaneaters (1889), the Pittsburgh Burghers (1890), and the Cincinnati Kelly's Killers (1891). Hurley played primarily as a catcher and batted and threw right-handed. Born on June 15, 1863, in Boston, MA, USA, Hurley was listed at 190 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame. Hurley's death is recorded on September 17, 1950, in Boston, MA, USA. The given name on file is Jeremiah Joseph Hurley.
Across 33 games at the plate, Hurley's career line reads 20 hits in 92 at bats for a .217 average, adding 8 RBI. Reaching base at a .321 clip and slugging .304, Hurley finished with a .625 OPS. Over the seasons Hurley played, league hitters batted .259; the .217 career figure is 16.2% below that. In OPS terms, Hurley's .625 stands 8.8% below the league's .685. No season topped the 14 hits of 1891. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .212 in 1891, did not top the league's .254.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jerry Hurley
- What years did Jerry Hurley play?
- Jerry Hurley played in Major League Baseball from 1889 to 1891.
- Was Jerry Hurley a pitcher?
- No. Jerry Hurley was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Jerry Hurley hit?
- Jerry Hurley hit 0 career home runs with 20 hits.
- What teams did Jerry Hurley play for?
- Jerry Hurley played for 3 teams: the Boston Beaneaters (1889), the Pittsburgh Burghers (1890), and the Cincinnati Kelly's Killers (1891).
- What were Jerry Hurley's career stats?
- In 33 games, Jerry Hurley had 20 hits, 8 RBI, 15 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .217 batting average.
- What position did Jerry Hurley play?
- Jerry Hurley played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jerry Hurley and how much did he weigh?
- Jerry Hurley was listed at 6 feet and 190 pounds.
- What was Jerry Hurley's career batting average?
- Jerry Hurley batted .217 over his career, with 20 hits in 92 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jerry Hurley have?
- Jerry Hurley drove in 8 runs in his career.
- Is Jerry Hurley in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jerry Hurley has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.