Jerry Hurley
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1901-1907)
Jerry Hurley was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1901 to 1907 for the Cincinnati Reds and the Brooklyn Dodgers, a span of 7 seasons. In 10 career games, he hit .043 with 1 hits.
- 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
- Born
- 1875 in New York, NY, USA
- Died
- 12/27/1919 in New York, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1901-09-22
- Last Game
- 1907-04-15
Full name: Jeremiah Hurley
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7 | .043 | .154 | .043 | .197 | 0 |
Career AVG .043 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 83.2% below league average.
Career OBP .154 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 51.2% below league average.
Career SLG .043 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 87.0% below league average.
Career OPS .197 vs. league average .649 across their career seasons — 69.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | CIN | NL | 9 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | .048 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1907 | BRO | NL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 10 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7 | .043 | — | — | — | — | 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 (10 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 9 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .048 |
| Away | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907-04-15 | BRO | BSN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1901-10-06 | CIN | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1901-10-02 | CIN | PHI | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-10-01 | CIN | PHI | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1901-09-30 | CIN | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1901-09-29 | CIN | PIT | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-09-27 | CIN | BSN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-09-25 | CIN | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-09-23 | CIN | BRO | L | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-09-22 | CIN | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 8 |
Jerry Hurley: the record in brief
According to the bio, Jerry Hurley debuted on September 22, 1901 and played a final game on April 15, 1907. Hurley played for the Cincinnati Reds (1901) and the Brooklyn Superbas (1907). Hurley, born in 1875, in New York, NY, USA, is listed as a catcher and batted and threw right-handed. Hurley's death is recorded on December 27, 1919, in New York, NY, USA. Jerry Hurley was the playing name; the full given name is Jeremiah.
Hurley finished with 1 hits from 23 at bats in 10 games, which works out to .043. Set against a .258 league average for the same years, Hurley's .043 average sits 83.2% below it. The OPS comparison is .197 to a league .649, 69.6% below average. No season topped the 1 hits of 1901.
Hurley appears at one position only: catcher, in 8 games.
Hurley's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 10 games from Retrosheet.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jerry Hurley
- What years did Jerry Hurley play?
- Jerry Hurley played in Major League Baseball from 1901 to 1907.
- 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 1 hit.
- What teams did Jerry Hurley play for?
- Jerry Hurley played for 2 teams: the Cincinnati Reds (1901) and the Brooklyn Superbas (1907).
- What were Jerry Hurley's career stats?
- In 10 games, Jerry Hurley had 1 hits, 1 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .043 batting average.
- What position did Jerry Hurley play?
- Jerry Hurley played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- What was Jerry Hurley's career batting average?
- Jerry Hurley batted .043 over his career, with 1 hits in 23 at bats.
- Is Jerry Hurley in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jerry Hurley has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.