Jerry Maddox
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1978)
Jerry Maddox was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1978 for the Atlanta Braves. In 7 career games, he hit .214 with 3 hits and 1 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1978-06-03
- Last Game
- 1978-06-16
Full name: Jerry Glenn Maddox
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .214 | .267 | .214 | .481 | 0 |
Career AVG .214 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 16.9% below league average.
Career OBP .267 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 17.6% below league average.
Career SLG .214 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 43.4% below league average.
Career OPS .481 vs. league average .702 across their career seasons — 31.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | ATL | NL | 7 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .214 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 7 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .214 | — | — | — | — | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
| Away | 6 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .154 |
Last 7 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-06-16 | ATL | PIT | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-06-09 | ATL | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1978-06-08 | ATL | STL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1978-06-07 | ATL | STL | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978-06-06 | ATL | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-06-04 | ATL | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-06-03 | ATL | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 5 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | Tempe | AZ | 1974, 1975 |
| Cerritos College | Norwalk | CA | 1972, 1973 |
Jerry Maddox: the record in brief
The profile opens with Jerry Maddox's first major league game on June 3, 1978; the last one listed came on June 16, 1978. The team column never changes: it is the Atlanta Braves in 1978. Maddox is listed as a third baseman at 6 feet, 2 inches and 200 pounds. Maddox both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Maddox was born on July 28, 1953, in Whittier, CA, USA. Maddox's full given name, per the bio, is Jerry Glenn Maddox.
In 7 games and 14 at bats, Maddox batted .214 with 3 hits; the totals also include 1 RBI. Over the seasons Maddox played, league hitters batted .258; the .214 career figure is 16.9% below that. Maddox's lone season row is 1978 with the Atlanta Braves: 7 games, 3 hits in 14 at bats.
Maddox's college years, 1974 and 1975, were spent at Arizona State University. In the last-games table, June 9, 1978 was Maddox's biggest day, 2 hits in 3 at bats.
The position breakdown shows 5 games, all at third base.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jerry Maddox
- Was Jerry Maddox a pitcher?
- No. Jerry Maddox was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Jerry Maddox hit?
- Jerry Maddox hit 0 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What teams did Jerry Maddox play for?
- Jerry Maddox played for one team, the Atlanta Braves (1978).
- What were Jerry Maddox's career stats?
- In 7 games, Jerry Maddox had 3 hits, 1 RBI, and 1 runs, with a .214 batting average.
- What position did Jerry Maddox play?
- Jerry Maddox played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jerry Maddox and how much did he weigh?
- Jerry Maddox was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 200 pounds.
- What was Jerry Maddox's career batting average?
- Jerry Maddox batted .214 over his career, with 3 hits in 14 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jerry Maddox have?
- Jerry Maddox drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Jerry Maddox in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jerry Maddox has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.