Terry McDermott
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1972)
Terry McDermott was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1972 for the Los Angeles Dodgers. In 9 career games, he hit .130 with 3 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1972-09-12
- Last Game
- 1972-09-26
Full name: Terrance Michael McDermott
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 23 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | .130 | .200 | .130 | .330 | 0 |
Career AVG .130 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 46.5% below league average.
Career OBP .200 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — 35.6% below league average.
Career SLG .130 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 63.1% below league average.
Career OPS .330 vs. league average .664 across their career seasons — 50.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | LAN | NL | 9 | 23 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | .130 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 9 | 23 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | .130 | — | — | — | — | 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 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .071 |
| Away | 5 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .222 |
Last 9 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972-09-26 | LAD | SDP | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1972-09-24 | LAD | SFG | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1972-09-23 | LAD | SFG | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1972-09-22 | LAD | SFG | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1972-09-20 | LAD | SDP | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1972-09-17 | LAD | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-09-16 | LAD | HOU | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-09-13 | LAD | SFG | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-09-12 | LAD | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 7 |
Terry McDermott: the record in brief
The profile opens with Terry McDermott's first major league game on September 12, 1972; the last one listed came on September 26, 1972. McDermott's only club in the season tables is the Los Angeles Dodgers. McDermott, born on March 20, 1951, in Rockville Centre, NY, USA, is listed as a first baseman and threw and hit right-handed. McDermott's listed size is 6-foot-3 and 205 pounds. Terry McDermott was the playing name; the full given name is Terrance Michael.
McDermott finished with 3 hits from 23 at bats in 9 games, which works out to .130. The league as a whole hit .244 across McDermott's seasons, which puts the .130 career mark 46.5% below average. By OPS the gap is 50.3% below league average (.330 against .664). The season table holds a single row: 1972 with the Los Angeles Dodgers, 9 games, 23 at bats and 3 hits.
McDermott appears at one position only: first base, in 7 games.
Frequently Asked Questions about Terry McDermott
- Was Terry McDermott a pitcher?
- No. Terry McDermott was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Terry McDermott hit?
- Terry McDermott hit 0 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What teams did Terry McDermott play for?
- Terry McDermott played for one team, the Los Angeles Dodgers (1972).
- What were Terry McDermott's career stats?
- In 9 games, Terry McDermott had 3 hits and 2 runs, with a .130 batting average.
- What position did Terry McDermott play?
- Terry McDermott played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Terry McDermott and how much did he weigh?
- Terry McDermott was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 205 pounds.
- What was Terry McDermott's career batting average?
- Terry McDermott batted .130 over his career, with 3 hits in 23 at bats.
- Is Terry McDermott in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Terry McDermott has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.