Jerry Mallett
Center Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1959)
Jerry Mallett was a center fielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1959 for the Boston Red Sox. In 4 career games, he hit .267 with 4 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
- Center Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'5" / 208 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1959-09-19
- Last Game
- 1959-09-27
Full name: Gerald Gordon Mallett
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .267 | .312 | .267 | .579 | 0 |
Career AVG .267 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .312 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .267 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 32.0% below league average.
Career OPS .579 vs. league average .716 across their career seasons — 19.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | BOS | AL | 4 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .267 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 4 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .267 | — | — | — | — | 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 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | .250 |
| Away | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .333 |
Last 4 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959-09-27 | BOS | MIN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959-09-26 | BOS | MIN | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1959-09-25 | BOS | MIN | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1959-09-19 | BOS | NYY | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Center Field | 4 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor University | Waco | TX | 1955, 1956, 1957 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Jerry Mallett
- Was Jerry Mallett a pitcher?
- No. Jerry Mallett was a position player (Center Fielder).
- How many home runs did Jerry Mallett hit?
- Jerry Mallett hit 0 career home runs with 4 hits.
- What was Jerry Mallett's career batting average?
- Jerry Mallett batted .267 over his career, with 4 hits in 15 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jerry Mallett have?
- Jerry Mallett drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Jerry Mallett in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jerry Mallett has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Jerry Mallett play for?
- Jerry Mallett played for the Boston Red Sox.