Jerry Scala
Born: 9/27/1924 in Bayonne, NJ, USA
Died: 12/14/1993 in Fallston, MD, USA
MLB Debut: 1948-04-22 | Final Game: 1950-09-26
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 178 lbs
Full name: Gerard Michael Scala
Biography
Jerry Scala was a professional baseball player born in 1924, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1948 to 1950. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 80 games, accumulating 43 hits and finishing with a batting average of .223. Scala demonstrated his ability to contribute offensively with 19 runs batted in and one home run, while also showcasing speed on the base paths with three stolen bases.
Scala's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the post-World War II era when the sport was experiencing a surge in popularity and talent. Despite the challenges of competing in a league filled with emerging stars, Scala made his mark as a versatile player during his time with the Chicago White Sox. Although his career was relatively short, Scala's contributions to the game reflect the spirit of determination and resilience that characterized many players of his generation.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | 193 | 26 | 43 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 3 | 27 | 32 | 0.223 | 0.321 | 0.306 | 0.627 | -371.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | CHW | AL | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1949 | CHW | AL | 37 | 120 | 17 | 30 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 19 | 0.250 | -66.4 |
| 1950 | CHW | AL | 40 | 67 | 8 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 0.194 | -304.6 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 62 | 0 | 131 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | CHA | OF | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949 | CHA | OF | 37 | 0 | 83 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1950 | CHA | OF | 23 | 0 | 43 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 3 |
| Center Field | 53 |