Jerry Schypinski, baseball player, 1955-1955

Jerry Schypinski

Born: 9/16/1931 in Detroit, MI, USA

Died: 3/25/2019 in Sterling Heights, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1955-08-31 | Final Game: 1955-09-25

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Gerald Albert Schypinski

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Biography

Jerry Schypinski was a professional baseball player born in 1931, whose career spanned a brief but notable period from 1955 to September 25, 1955. Primarily recognized as a position player, Schypinski made his mark on the game during a time when Major League Baseball was experiencing significant transformations, including the integration of players from diverse backgrounds and the increasing popularity of the sport. Throughout his career, Schypinski played in 22 games, where he recorded 15 hits, contributing to a batting average of .217. Despite not hitting any home runs, he managed to drive in 5 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively in crucial situations. Schypinski's career, while short, reflects the challenges and opportunities faced by players during the mid-1950s, a period that laid the groundwork for the modern era of baseball. His journey through the league exemplified the dedication and resilience characteristic of many players of that time.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
22 69 7 15 2 0 0 5 0 1 6 0.217 0.229 0.246 0.475 -402.6

Career AVG .217 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 15.9% below league average.

Career OBP .229 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 31.2% below league average.

Career SLG .246 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 37.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.475 vs. league average 0.726 across their career seasons — 34.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1955 KC1 AL 22 69 7 15 2 0 0 5 0 1 6 0.217 .258 (-16%) .332 (-31%) .393 (-37%) .726 (-35%) -402.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 2 2 5 6 0 2
SS 21 18 22 46 5 10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1955 KC1 2B 2 2 5 6 0 2
1955 KC1 SS 21 18 22 46 5 10

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 2
Shortstop 21