Jerry Narron
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1979-1987)
Jerry Narron was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1979 to 1987 for the New York Yankees, the Seattle Mariners, and the California Angels, a span of 9 seasons. In 392 career games, he hit .211 with 177 hits, 21 home runs, and 96 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1979-04-13
- Last Game
- 1987-10-02
Full name: Jerry Austin Narron
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392 | 840 | 64 | 177 | 23 | 2 | 21 | 96 | 0 | 67 | 127 | .211 | .270 | .318 | .588 | -2,031 |
Career AVG .211 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 19.2% below league average.
Career OBP .270 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 17.0% below league average.
Career SLG .318 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 18.9% below league average.
Career OPS .588 vs. league average .718 across their career seasons — 18.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | NYA | AL | 61 | 123 | 17 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 0 | 9 | 26 | .171 | .265 (-36%) | .329 (-32%) | .397 (-22%) | .727 (-27%) | -554.4 |
| 1980 | SEA | AL | 48 | 107 | 7 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 0 | 13 | 18 | .196 | .264 (-26%) | .326 (-15%) | .387 (-13%) | .714 (-14%) | -242.8 |
| 1981 | SEA | AL | 76 | 203 | 13 | 45 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 0 | 16 | 35 | .222 | .255 (-13%) | .320 (-11%) | .368 (-21%) | .688 (-16%) | -477.8 |
| 1983 | CAL | AL | 10 | 22 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .136 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1984 | CAL | AL | 69 | 150 | 9 | 37 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 0 | 8 | 12 | .247 | .259 (-5%) | .322 (-12%) | .384 (-12%) | .707 (-12%) | -288.6 |
| 1985 | CAL | AL | 67 | 132 | 12 | 29 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 0 | 11 | 17 | .220 | .257 (-15%) | .323 (-13%) | .390 (-7%) | .714 (-10%) | -211.2 |
| 1986 | CAL | AL | 57 | 95 | 5 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 14 | .221 | .257 (-14%) | .325 (-10%) | .395 (-23%) | .720 (-17%) | -256.7 |
| 1987 | SEA | AL | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 392 | 840 | 64 | 177 | 23 | 2 | 21 | 96 | 0 | 67 | 127 | .211 | — | — | — | — | -2,031 | ||
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 (392 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 196 | 396 | 25 | 78 | 8 | 40 | .197 |
| Away | 196 | 444 | 39 | 99 | 13 | 56 | .223 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-10-02 | SEA | TEX | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1987-09-27 | SEA | TEX | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-09-22 | SEA | KCR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-09-16 | SEA | CLE | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-10-05 | LAA | TEX | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-10-03 | LAA | TEX | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-10-01 | LAA | KCR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-09-30 | LAA | KCR | W | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986-09-29 | LAA | KCR | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-09-27 | LAA | TEX | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 8 | 3 | 40 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| C | 311 | 197 | 998 | 78 | 12 | 13 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | NYA | C | 56 | 30 | 167 | 15 | 5 | 2 |
| 1980 | SEA | C | 39 | 29 | 115 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | SEA | C | 65 | 57 | 248 | 11 | 1 | 3 |
| 1983 | CAL | C | 6 | 3 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | CAL | 1B | 7 | 3 | 38 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 1984 | CAL | C | 46 | 29 | 146 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| 1985 | CAL | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | CAL | C | 45 | 25 | 144 | 14 | 0 | 4 |
| 1986 | CAL | C | 51 | 22 | 155 | 14 | 2 | 3 |
| 1987 | SEA | C | 3 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 313 |
| First Base | 8 |
| Designated Hitter | 12 |
Salary History
Jerry Narron's recorded salaries total $142,000 over 1 season, in 1986. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Narron's career ran from 1979 to 1987. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1985 and 1987.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | CAL | AL | $142,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $142,000 | ||
Jerry Narron: the record in brief
Jerry Narron played a first major league game on April 13, 1979 and a last one on October 2, 1987. Club by club, the record runs the New York Yankees (1979), the Seattle Mariners (1980 through 1987), and the California Angels (1983 through 1986). Narron, a catcher by primary position, threw right-handed and batted left-handed. Height and weight on file: 6'3" and 205 pounds. The birth record reads January 15, 1956, in Goldsboro, NC, USA. Narron's full given name, per the bio, is Jerry Austin Narron.
Narron's career batting table shows 392 games, 840 at bats and 177 hits, a .211 average, plus 21 homers and 96 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .270 and the slugging percentage .318, for an OPS of .588. Over the seasons Narron played, league hitters batted .261; the .211 career figure is 19.2% below that. In OPS terms, Narron's .588 stands 18.1% below the league's .718. The hits column peaks at 45, in 1981. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .247 in 1984, did not top the league's .259.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jerry Narron
- What years did Jerry Narron play?
- Jerry Narron played in Major League Baseball from 1979 to 1987.
- Was Jerry Narron a pitcher?
- No. Jerry Narron was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Jerry Narron hit?
- Jerry Narron hit 21 career home runs with 177 hits.
- What teams did Jerry Narron play for?
- Jerry Narron played for 3 teams: the New York Yankees (1979), the Seattle Mariners (1980–1981, 1987), and the California Angels (1983–1986).
- What were Jerry Narron's career stats?
- In 392 games, Jerry Narron had 177 hits, 21 home runs, 96 RBI, and 64 runs, with a .211 batting average.
- How much did Jerry Narron earn in his career?
- Jerry Narron's recorded salaries total $142,000 over 1 season, in 1986. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Narron's career ran from 1979 to 1987. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1985 and 1987.
- What was Jerry Narron's salary?
- Jerry Narron's recorded salary was $142,000 in 1986.
- What position did Jerry Narron play?
- Jerry Narron played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jerry Narron and how much did he weigh?
- Jerry Narron was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 205 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jerry Narron hit each season?
- Jerry Narron's home runs by season: 4 in 1979, 4 in 1980, 3 in 1981, 1 in 1983, 3 in 1984, 5 in 1985, 1 in 1986, and 0 in 1987. His most in one season was 5, in 1985.
- What was Jerry Narron's career batting average?
- Jerry Narron batted .211 over his career, with 177 hits in 840 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jerry Narron have?
- Jerry Narron drove in 96 runs in his career.
- Is Jerry Narron in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jerry Narron has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.