Jerry Turbidy, baseball player, 1884-1884

Jerry Turbidy

Born: 7/4/1852 in Dudley, MA, USA

Died: 9/5/1920 in Webster, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-07-27 | Final Game: 1884-08-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Jeremiah Turbidy

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Biography

Jerry Turbidy, born in 1852, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period during the early days of Major League Baseball. He played in the league from July 27 to August 13, 1884, participating in a total of 13 games. As a position player, Turbidy recorded 11 hits over his short stint, achieving a batting average of .224. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, he contributed to the game during an era marked by the transition from the sport's early amateur roots to a more organized professional framework. Though his career was fleeting, Turbidy's involvement in baseball came at a time when the game was beginning to capture the public's imagination in the United States. The 1880s were formative years for the sport, setting the stage for the explosive growth of professional baseball in the years to come. While his statistics may not reflect a long-lasting impact, Turbidy's presence in the league contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history, showcasing the diverse array of players who have donned the uniform in the sport's early days.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
13 49 5 11 4 0 0 0 0 3 0 0.224 0.269 0.306 0.575 -31.9

Career AVG .224 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 7.7% below league average.

Career OBP .269 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .306 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 6.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.575 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 5.1% 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
1884 KCU UA 13 49 5 11 4 0 0 0 0 3 0 0.224 — — — — -31.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 13 0 24 54 16 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 KCU SS 13 0 24 54 16 4

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 13