John Terry
Born: 9/4/1877 in Fairfax, IA, USA
Died: 1/10/1958 in Cedar Rapids, IA, USA
MLB Debut: 1902-09-17 | Final Game: 1903-07-31
Height: 5'11"
Full name: John Baxter Terry
Biography
John Terry was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century, contributing to the game during a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach in baseball. Born in 1877, Terry’s career spanned from 1902 to 1903, during which he showcased his talents on the mound for a brief yet notable stint.
Terry finished his career with a win-loss record of 1-2 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.78, indicating his ability to limit scoring opportunities for opposing teams. Throughout his time in Major League Baseball, he recorded 2 strikeouts, demonstrating his potential as a strikeout pitcher, though he did not secure any saves. While his playing time was limited, Terry’s performance during these formative years of the sport reflects the evolving strategies of pitching and the competitive nature of the game at the time. His contributions, albeit modest in terms of statistics, were part of the larger tapestry of baseball history as the sport continued to grow in popularity and complexity.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 22.7 | 29 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 2.78 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | DET | AL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3.60 | 0.0 |
| 1903 | SLA | AL | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 17.7 | 21 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2.55 | -267.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | DET | AL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1903 | SLA | AL | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | DET | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903 | SLA | P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 4 |