Gerry Janeski
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1970-1972)
Gerry Janeski was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1970 to 1972 for the Chicago White Sox, the Washington Senators, and the Texas Rangers, a span of 3 seasons. Across 62 career appearances, he went 11-23 with a 4.72 ERA and 105 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1970-04-10
- Last Game
- 1972-05-28
Full name: Gerald Joseph Janeski
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | CHA | AL | 10 | 17 | 35 | 35 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 205.2 | 247 | 109 | 63 | 79 | 4.77 | 3.89 (-23%) | -1886.0 |
| 1971 | WS2 | AL | 1 | 5 | 23 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 61.2 | 72 | 34 | 34 | 19 | 4.96 | 3.47 (-43%) | -1881.2 |
| 1972 | TEX | AL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.2 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 2.84 | 3.26 (+13%) | 99.2 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 11 | 23 | 62 | 46 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 280.0 | 330 | 147 | 104 | 105 | 4.72 | — | -3,668 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | 82 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 36 | .098 | .129 | .098 | .227 | -775 |
Career AVG .098 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 60.8% below league average.
Career OBP .129 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 59.3% below league average.
Career SLG .098 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — 73.5% below league average.
Career OPS .227 vs. league average .686 across their career seasons — 66.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | CHA | AL | 35 | 66 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 31 | .076 | .253 (-70%) | .325 (-68%) | .385 (-80%) | .711 (-75%) | -775.2 |
| 1971 | WS2 | AL | 23 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .214 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1972 | TEX | AL | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 62 | 82 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 36 | .098 | — | — | — | — | -775 | ||
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 (124 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 33 | 46 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | .043 |
| Away | 29 | 36 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | .167 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 33 | 157.1 | 200 | 89 | 61 | 57 | 5.09 |
| Away | 29 | 122.2 | 130 | 58 | 43 | 48 | 4.26 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972-05-28 | TEX | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-05-26 | TEX | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-05-23 | TEX | CHW | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1972-05-21 | TEX | MIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-06-29 | TEX | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-06-27 | TEX | NYY | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-06-24 | TEX | BAL | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971-06-22 | TEX | BAL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-06-15 | TEX | OAK | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-06-09 | TEX | KCR | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972-05-28 | TEX | MIN | — | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1972-05-26 | TEX | MIN | — | 2.0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1972-05-23 | TEX | CHW | L | 6.2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1972-05-21 | TEX | MIN | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971-06-29 | TEX | BOS | — | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-06-27 | TEX | NYY | — | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-06-24 | TEX | BAL | — | 2.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-06-22 | TEX | BAL | — | 1.1 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 1971-06-15 | TEX | OAK | L | 4.0 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 1971-06-09 | TEX | KCR | — | 5.2 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
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 | 62 |
Gerry Janeski: the record in brief
The profile opens with Gerry Janeski's first major league game on April 10, 1970; the last one listed came on May 28, 1972. The season rows list, in order, the Chicago White Sox (1970), the Washington Senators (1971), and the Texas Rangers (1972). At 6'4" and 205 pounds, Janeski is listed as a pitcher. Janeski batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is April 18, 1946, in Pasadena, CA, USA. The bio lists the given name Gerald Joseph.
Across 62 games (46 starts), Janeski recorded 11 wins against 23 losses with a 4.72 ERA. Also on Janeski's record: 105 strikeouts. The league ERA over Janeski's seasons was 3.54, so the 4.72 figure ran 33.3% worse than average. 1970 brought Janeski a season-high 10 wins. 1970 was Janeski's sharpest full season, a 4.77 ERA against the league's 3.89.
As a hitter, Janeski batted .098 on 8 hits.
Janeski appears at one position only: pitcher, in 62 games. On the mound, Janeski's fielding totals are 23 putouts, 52 assists and 5 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gerry Janeski
- What years did Gerry Janeski play?
- Gerry Janeski played in Major League Baseball from 1970 to 1972.
- Was Gerry Janeski a pitcher?
- Yes. Gerry Janeski pitched in the major leagues, recording 11 wins and 105 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Gerry Janeski hit?
- Gerry Janeski hit 0 career home runs with 8 hits.
- What teams did Gerry Janeski play for?
- Gerry Janeski played for 2 teams: the Chicago White Sox (1970) and the Texas Rangers (1971–1972).
- What were Gerry Janeski's career stats?
- In 62 games, Gerry Janeski went 11-23 with a 4.72 ERA, 105 strikeouts, 280.0 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- What position did Gerry Janeski play?
- Gerry Janeski played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Gerry Janeski and how much did he weigh?
- Gerry Janeski was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 205 pounds.
- What was Gerry Janeski's career ERA?
- Gerry Janeski finished with a 4.72 career ERA, going 11-23 with 105 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Gerry Janeski have?
- Gerry Janeski recorded 105 career strikeouts.
- Is Gerry Janeski in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Gerry Janeski has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.