Zeb Terry
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1916-1922)
Zeb Terry was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1916 to 1922 for 4 teams, including the Chicago White Sox, a span of 7 seasons. In 640 career games, he hit .260 with 605 hits, 2 home runs, and 216 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 129 lb
- Died
- 3/14/1988 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1916-04-12
- Last Game
- 1922-10-01
Full name: Zebulon Alexander Terry
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 640 | 2,327 | 254 | 605 | 90 | 24 | 2 | 216 | 32 | 179 | 133 | .260 | .318 | .322 | .640 | -2,967 |
Career AVG .260 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .318 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .322 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.
Career OPS .640 vs. league average .686 across their career seasons — 6.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | CHA | AL | 94 | 269 | 20 | 51 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 4 | 33 | 36 | .190 | .248 (-24%) | .314 (-7%) | .326 (-24%) | .640 (-16%) | -521.1 |
| 1917 | CHA | AL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1918 | BSN | NL | 28 | 105 | 17 | 32 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 14 | .305 | .255 (+19%) | .318 (+13%) | .326 (+11%) | .645 (+12%) | 194.1 |
| 1919 | PIT | NL | 129 | 472 | 46 | 107 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 27 | 12 | 31 | 26 | .227 | .262 (-14%) | .322 (-13%) | .347 (-20%) | .670 (-17%) | -1190.6 |
| 1920 | CHN | NL | 133 | 496 | 56 | 139 | 26 | 9 | 0 | 52 | 12 | 44 | 22 | .280 | .271 (+3%) | .331 (+3%) | .363 (+2%) | .694 (+2%) | 204.9 |
| 1921 | CHN | NL | 123 | 488 | 59 | 134 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 45 | 1 | 27 | 19 | .275 | .286 (-4%) | .344 (-8%) | .395 (-17%) | .739 (-13%) | -970.0 |
| 1922 | CHN | NL | 131 | 496 | 56 | 142 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 67 | 2 | 34 | 16 | .286 | .285 (avg) | .345 (-3%) | .397 (-14%) | .743 (-9%) | -684.7 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 640 | 2,327 | 254 | 605 | 90 | 24 | 2 | 216 | 32 | 179 | 133 | .260 | — | — | — | — | -2,967 | ||
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 (640 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 314 | 1083 | 122 | 283 | 0 | 100 | .261 |
| Away | 326 | 1242 | 133 | 324 | 2 | 119 | .261 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922-10-01 | CHC | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922-09-30 | CHC | STL | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1922-09-29 | CHC | STL | W | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922-09-27 | CHC | PIT | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922-09-22 | CHC | PHI | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922-09-22 | CHC | PHI | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922-09-21 | CHC | PHI | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1922-09-20 | CHC | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1922-09-18 | CHC | BRO | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922-09-17 | CHC | BRO | W | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 310 | 0 | 708 | 1077 | 57 | 162 |
| 3B | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 322 | 0 | 575 | 1012 | 73 | 125 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | CHA | SS | 93 | 0 | 148 | 243 | 27 | 36 |
| 1917 | CHA | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918 | BSN | SS | 27 | 0 | 57 | 114 | 4 | 14 |
| 1919 | PIT | SS | 127 | 0 | 207 | 395 | 25 | 41 |
| 1920 | CHN | 2B | 63 | 0 | 138 | 222 | 9 | 30 |
| 1920 | CHN | SS | 70 | 0 | 153 | 249 | 16 | 32 |
| 1921 | CHN | 2B | 122 | 0 | 272 | 413 | 20 | 57 |
| 1922 | CHN | 2B | 125 | 0 | 298 | 442 | 28 | 75 |
| 1922 | CHN | 3B | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922 | CHN | SS | 4 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 310 |
| Third Base | 3 |
| Shortstop | 322 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | Palo Alto | CA | 1911, 1912, 1913, 1914 |
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Zeb Terry (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Zeb Terry: the record in brief
April 12, 1916 and October 1, 1922 bracket Zeb Terry's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Terry played for the Chicago White Sox (1916 through 1917), the Boston Braves (1918), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1919), and the Chicago Cubs (1920 through 1922). Terry played primarily as a shortstop and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on June 17, 1891, in Denison, TX, USA and a listed size of 129 pounds on a 5-foot-8 frame. Terry died on March 14, 1988, in Los Angeles, CA, USA. The given name on file is Zebulon Alexander Terry.
Terry finished with 605 hits from 2,327 at bats in 640 games, which works out to .260; the totals also include 2 home runs, 216 runs batted in, and 32 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .318 and .322 give Terry a career OPS of .640. The .260 career average is close to the .267 the league hit across the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .640 to a league .686, 6.7% below average. The hits column peaks at 142, in 1922.
Frequently Asked Questions about Zeb Terry
- What years did Zeb Terry play?
- Zeb Terry played in Major League Baseball from 1916 to 1922.
- Was Zeb Terry a pitcher?
- No. Zeb Terry was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Zeb Terry hit?
- Zeb Terry hit 2 career home runs with 605 hits.
- What teams did Zeb Terry play for?
- Zeb Terry played for 4 teams: the Chicago White Sox (1916–1917), the Boston Braves (1918), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1919), and the Chicago Cubs (1920–1922).
- What were Zeb Terry's career stats?
- In 640 games, Zeb Terry had 605 hits, 2 home runs, 216 RBI, 254 runs, and 32 stolen bases, with a .260 batting average.
- What position did Zeb Terry play?
- Zeb Terry played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Zeb Terry and how much did he weigh?
- Zeb Terry was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 129 pounds.
- How many home runs did Zeb Terry hit each season?
- Zeb Terry's home runs by season: 0 in 1916, 0 in 1917, 0 in 1918, 0 in 1919, 0 in 1920, 2 in 1921, and 0 in 1922. His most in one season was 2, in 1921.
- What was Zeb Terry's career batting average?
- Zeb Terry batted .260 over his career, with 605 hits in 2,327 at bats.
- How many RBI did Zeb Terry have?
- Zeb Terry drove in 216 runs in his career.
- Is Zeb Terry in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Zeb Terry has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.