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Gaylord Perry

Retired
 
High Level
MLB
Years
1962-1983 (1962-1983)
Proper Name
Gaylord Jackson Perry
Positions
P (777)
Positions
P
Height / Weight
6-4 / 215
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Death Date
December 1,2022   Age:  84.077
High School
Williamston (Williamston,NC)
Colleges
Campbell University (Buies Creek,NC)
Drafted/Signed
UDFA: 1958-San Francisco Giants
Signing Bonus
$ 60,000
MLB Debut
April 14,1962
MLBAM ID
120438
Retrosheet#
perrg101
More Player Information
Stat Capsulew-lggssviphsoerawhip
MLB Career314-265777690115,350.1493835343.111.18

[Player Notes]

Brother of Jim Perry ... Featured in the book Spitter: Baseball's Notorious Gaylord Perry by David Vaught ... Subject of Chapter 33 of the book The Baseball 100 by Joe Posnarski[1968] Pitched 1-0 no-hitter for San Francisco Giants vs St. Louis Cardinals on September 17,1968[1970] Opening day starter for the San Francisco Giants[1972] Opening day starter for the Cleveland Indians[1973] Opening day starter for the Cleveland Indians[1974] Opening day starter for the Cleveland Indians[1975] Opening day starter for the Cleveland Indians[1976] Opening day starter for the Texas Rangers[1978] Opening day starter for the San Diego Padres[1979] Opening day starter for the San Diego Padres[1983] Opening day starter for the Seattle Mariners[1991] Inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame (Baseball Writers)[2005] His #36 was retired by the Giants on July 23,2005[2008] Added to the San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame[2012] Inducted into the Cleveland Guardians Hall of FameMore Notes

Pitching Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#agewleraggscgshogfgrsviphrerhrbbsowpbkhbwhiph9hr9bb9so9ra9so_bb
1962San Francisco GiantsNLMLBSFN22,2823315.231371016043.0542925314203001.5811.300.632.934.196.071.43
1963San Francisco GiantsNLMLBSFN1724164.0331400627276.08441341029524121.499.951.183.436.164.861.79
1964San Francisco GiantsNLMLBSFN362512112.7544195211255206.1179656316431555051.087.810.701.886.762.843.60
1965San Francisco GiantsNLMLBSFN17268124.194726608211195.219410591217017012061.358.920.973.227.824.832.43
1966San Francisco GiantsNLMLBSFN36272182.993635133010255.2242928515402017051.108.520.531.417.083.245.03
1967San Francisco GiantsNLMLBSFN362815172.613937183221293.02319885208423013141.087.100.612.587.063.012.74
1968San Francisco GiantsNLMLBSFN362916152.443938193111291.0240937910591736041.037.420.311.825.352.882.93
1969San Francisco GiantsNLMLBSFN363019142.494039263110325.1290115902391233120111.178.020.642.526.453.182.56
1970San Francisco GiantsNLMLBSFN363123133.204141235000328.2292138117278421411081.148.000.742.305.863.782.55
1971San Francisco GiantsNLMLBSFN83216122.763737142000280.02551168620671588051.158.200.642.155.083.732.36
1972Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE363324161.924140295111342.225379731782234110120.986.640.452.156.152.072.85
1973Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE363419193.384141297000344.03151431293411523817051.258.240.893.016.233.742.07
1974Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE363521132.513737284000322.1230989025992162061.026.420.702.766.032.742.18
1975Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE3636693.551515101000121.212057481634852011.278.881.182.526.294.222.50
1975Texas RangersALMLBTEX36361283.032222154000184.0157706212361483031.057.680.591.767.243.424.11
1976Texas RangersALMLBTEX363715143.243232212000250.1232939014521431001.138.340.501.875.143.342.75
1977Texas RangersALMLBTEX363815123.373434134000238.02391088921561773051.249.040.792.126.694.083.16
1978San Diego PadresNLMLBSDN36392162.73373752000260.224196799661544321.188.320.312.285.323.312.33
1979San Diego PadresNLMLBSDN364012113.063232100000232.2225907912671406041.268.700.462.595.423.482.09
1980Texas RangersALMLBTEX3641693.43242462000155.0159745912461074071.329.230.702.676.214.302.33
1980New York YankeesALMLBNYA3641444.441080022050.2653325218285011.6411.550.363.204.975.861.56
1981Atlanta BravesNLMLBATL3642893.94232330000150.21827066924603141.3710.870.541.433.584.182.50
1982Seattle MarinersALMLBSEA364310124.40323260000216.2245117106275411613041.3810.181.122.244.824.862.15
1983Seattle MarinersALMLBSEA36443104.94161620000102.011660561823421031.3610.241.592.033.715.291.83
1983Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA3644444.2714141100084.1984840626404011.4710.460.642.774.275.121.54
1962MLBTotal--SFN----315.231371061043.0542925314203001.5811.300.632.934.196.071.43
1963MLBTotal--SFN----164.0331400276276.08441341029524121.499.951.183.436.164.861.79
1964MLBTotal--SFN----12112.7544195225115206.1179656316431555051.087.810.701.886.762.843.60
1965MLBTotal--SFN----8124.194726602181195.219410591217017012061.358.920.973.227.824.832.43
1966MLBTotal--SFN----2182.993635133100255.2242928515402017051.108.520.531.417.083.245.03
1967MLBTotal--SFN----15172.613937183221293.02319885208423013141.087.100.612.587.063.012.74
1968MLBTotal--SFN----16152.443938193111291.0240937910591736041.037.420.311.825.352.882.93
1969MLBTotal--SFN----19142.494039263110325.1290115902391233120111.178.020.642.526.453.182.56
1970MLBTotal--SFN----23133.204141235000328.2292138117278421411081.148.000.742.305.863.782.55
1971MLBTotal--SFN----16122.763737142000280.02551168620671588051.158.200.642.155.083.732.36
1972MLBTotal--CLE----24161.924140295111342.225379731782234110120.986.640.452.156.152.072.85
1973MLBTotal--CLE----19193.384141297000344.03151431293411523817051.258.240.893.016.233.742.07
1974MLBTotal--CLE----21132.513737284000322.1230989025992162061.026.420.702.766.032.742.18
1975MLBTotal--TEX,CLE----18173.243737255000305.227712711028702335041.148.160.822.066.863.743.33
1976MLBTotal--TEX----15143.243232212000250.1232939014521431001.138.340.501.875.143.342.75
1977MLBTotal--TEX----15123.373434134000238.02391088921561773051.249.040.792.126.694.083.16
1978MLBTotal--SDN----2162.73373752000260.224196799661544321.188.320.312.285.323.312.33
1979MLBTotal--SDN----12113.063232100000232.2225907912671406041.268.700.462.595.423.482.09
1980MLBTotal--NYA,TEX----10133.68343262220205.22241078414641359081.409.800.612.805.914.682.11
1981MLBTotal--ATL----893.94232330000150.21827066924603141.3710.870.541.433.584.182.50
1982MLBTotal--SEA----10124.40323260000216.2245117106275411613041.3810.181.122.244.824.862.15
1983MLBTotal--KCA,SEA----7144.64303031000186.1214108962449825041.4110.341.162.373.965.221.67
Tot:MLB (22 yrs)MLB3142653.11777690303538733115350.14938212818463991379353416061081.188.310.672.325.943.582.56
Tot:AL (9 yrs)AL1391303.24318315160303312411.222299808672046411574660481.198.320.762.395.873.662.46
Tot:NL (13 yrs)NL1751353.00459375143238430102938.2270911489791957381960946601.178.300.602.266.003.522.66

Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1962San Francisco GiantsNLMLBSFN22,2823P131303000100040200031503.231.231.231.462.000.000.3330.0026.670.000.00
1963San Francisco GiantsNLMLBSFN1724P321814100000060000051813.222.222.278.500.056.056.3330.0033.330.000.00
1964San Francisco GiantsNLMLBSFN3625P4656031003001231710046612.054.085.071.156.036.017.0881.5234.8523.000.00
1965San Francisco GiantsNLMLBSFN1726P4964410000200219150011072010.156.194.156.350.031.000.2222.7826.399.500.00
1966San Francisco GiantsNLMLBSFN3627P3686416100200125060001793115.186.195.198.393.023.012.2621.0826.8825.000.00
1967San Francisco GiantsNLMLBSFN3628P429121310020002801500114106112.143.143.154.297.011.011.2060.0026.420.000.00
1968San Francisco GiantsNLMLBSFN3629P39973110003002350800111107011.113.131.113.244.021.000.1771.8732.7117.500.00
1969San Francisco GiantsNLMLBSFN3630P401175141012004471700318129212.120.156.154.310.068.034.1883.1036.4311.75117.00
1970San Francisco GiantsNLMLBSFN3631P4112071430170004711010120132410.117.123.167.290.050.050.1780.0035.610.00120.00
1971San Francisco GiantsNLMLBSFN832P38985101014003320100051411128.102.129.143.272.071.041.1382.7028.8310.6798.00
1972Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE3633P4111051720190054311410222131314.155.197.200.397.091.045.2393.8232.828.60110.00
1978San Diego PadresNLMLBSDN3639P3787582003002310130011010226.092.112.115.227.046.023.1431.9630.3915.500.00
1979San Diego PadresNLMLBSDN3640P327126201200219011002118433.085.110.155.265.099.070.0982.3822.629.5071.00
1981Atlanta BravesNLMLBATL3642P244851220170001015003175439.250.265.354.619.104.104.2970.0018.520.0048.00
1962MLBTotal--SFN------131303000100040200031503.231.231.231.462.000.000.3330.0026.67NL1962
1963MLBTotal--SFN------321814100000060000051813.222.222.278.500.056.056.3330.0033.33NL1963
1964MLBTotal--SFN------4656031003001231710046612.054.085.071.156.036.018.0881.5234.8523.00NL1964
1965MLBTotal--SFN------4964410000200219150011072010.156.194.156.350.031.000.2222.7826.399.50NL1965
1966MLBTotal--SFN------3686416100200125060001793115.186.195.198.393.023.012.2621.0826.8825.00NL1966
1967MLBTotal--SFN------429121310020002801500114106112.143.143.154.297.011.011.2060.0026.42NL1967
1968MLBTotal--SFN------39973110003002350800111107011.113.131.113.245.021.000.1771.8732.7117.50NL1968
1969MLBTotal--SFN------401175141012004471700318129212.120.156.154.310.068.034.1883.1036.4311.75117.00NL1969
1970MLBTotal--SFN------4112071430170004711010120132410.117.123.167.290.050.050.1780.0035.61120.00NL1970
1971MLBTotal--SFN------38985101014003320100051411128.102.129.143.272.071.041.1382.7028.8310.6798.00NL1971
1972MLBTotal--CLE------4111051720190054311410222131314.155.197.200.397.091.045.2393.8232.828.60110.00AL1972
1978MLBTotal--SDN------3787582003002310130011010226.092.112.115.227.046.023.1431.9630.3915.50NL1978
1979MLBTotal--SDN------327126201200219011002118433.085.110.155.265.099.070.0982.3822.629.5071.00NL1979
1981MLBTotal--ATL------244851220170001015003175439.250.265.354.619.104.104.2970.0018.5248.00NL1981
Tot:MLB (14 yrs)MLB510107648141170647002236961133020176122023118.131.153.164.316.053.033.1921.8030.2516.77179.33
Tot:NL (13 yrs)NL4699664312415053800173265992018154108920104.128.147.159.307.049.031.1871.5629.9419.18193.20
Tot:AL (1 yrs)AL4111051720190054311410222131314.155.197.200.397.091.045.2393.8232.828.60110.00

Other Pitching Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguecategoryagewleraggscgshogfgrsviphrerhrbbsowpbkhbwhiph9hr9bb9so9ra9so_bb
1966National LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar27100.0010001102.01000111001.004.500.004.504.500.001.00
1970National LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar31009.0010000102.04220100002.5018.000.004.500.009.000.00
1971San Francisco GiantsChampionship SeriesPlayoffs32116.14201002014.21901003110001.5011.660.001.846.750.003.67
1972American LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar33009.0010000102.03221010001.5013.504.500.004.509.000.00
1974American LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar35003.0011000003.03110040001.009.000.000.0012.003.000.00
1979National LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar40000.0010000100.03110000000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
Tot:AllStar (5 Yrs)AllStar106.0011001409.014661261001.7814.001.002.006.006.003.00
Tot:Playoffs (1 Yrs)Playoffs116.14001002014.21901003110001.5011.660.001.846.750.003.67
Player pitching statistics considered to be non-regular season leagues and events.

Other Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguecategoryagegabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1966National LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar27100000000000000000000.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
1970National LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar31100000000000000000000.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
1971San Francisco GiantsChampionship SeriesPlayoffs32240100000000000001401.250.250.250.500.000.000.2500.000.000.000.00
1972American LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar33100000000000000000000.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
1974American LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar35100000000000010000100.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
1979National LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar40100000000000000000000.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
Tot:AllStar (5 Yrs)AllStar5000000000000100001000.000.00
Tot:Playoffs (1 Yrs)Playoffs240100000000000001401.250.250.250.500.000.000.2500.000.00
Player batting statistics considered to be non-regular season leagues and events.

Fielding Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
1962San Francisco GiantsNLMLB23P13-43.035119800.8890.60.191.717.9100.010
1963San Francisco GiantsNLMLB24P31-76.0412001616001.0000.50.211.8919.196.99
1964San Francisco GiantsNLMLB25P44-206.11226033838001.0000.90.181.6227.295.72
Show all fielding records and totals
Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
1962San Francisco GiantsNLMLBSFN23103621-13Alvin DarkLost World Series (Yankees)
1963San Francisco GiantsNLMLBSFN2488743-32Alvin Darkdnq
1964San Francisco GiantsNLMLBSFN2590724-46Alvin Darkdnq
1965San Francisco GiantsNLMLBSFN2695672-49Herman Franksdnq
1966San Francisco GiantsNLMLBSFN2793682-36Herman Franksdnq
1967San Francisco GiantsNLMLBSFN2891712-42Herman Franksdnq
1968San Francisco GiantsNLMLBSFN2988742-39Herman Franksdnq
1969San Francisco GiantsNLMLBSFN3090722-40Clyde Kingdnq
1970San Francisco GiantsNLMLBSFN3186763-41Charlie Fox, Clyde Kingdnq
1971San Francisco GiantsNLMLBSFN3290721-38Charlie FoxLost NLCS (Pirates)
1972Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE3372845-41Ken AspromontednqAL-Cy
1973Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE3471916-41Ken Aspromontednq
1974Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE3577854-37Ken AspromontednqAL-POTM
1975Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE3679804-15Frank Robinsondnq
1975Texas RangersALMLBTEX3679833-22Billy Martin, Frank Lucchesidnq
1976Texas RangersALMLBTEX3776864-32Frank Lucchesidnq
1977Texas RangersALMLBTEX3894682-34Billy Hunter, Frank Lucchesi, Connie Ryan, Eddie Stankydnq
1978San Diego PadresNLMLBSDN3984784-37Roger CraigdnqNL-Cy,NL-ZOTM
1979San Diego PadresNLMLBSDN4068935-32Roger CraigdnqNL-POTW
1980New York YankeesALMLBNYA41103591-10Dick HowserLost ALCS (Royals)
1980Texas RangersALMLBTEX4176854-24Pat Corralesdnq
1981Atlanta BravesNLMLBATL4250560-24Bobby Coxdnq
1982Seattle MarinersALMLBSEA4376864-32Rene LachemanndnqAL-POTW
1983Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA4479832-14Dick Howserdnq
1983Seattle MarinersALMLBSEA44601027-16Del Crandall, Rene Lachemanndnq
25 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Transactions

csv
Glossary
datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
1983-07-06Signed to Minor League contractKansas City RoyalsNoHist
1983-06-27Released by MarinersNoHist
1982-03-05Signed to Minor League contractSeattle MarinersNoHist
1981-10-05Released by BravesNoHist
1981-01-12Signed to #-year contract for 1981-1981 ($0m) [Free Agent]Atlanta BravesNoHist
1980-10-23Granted free agencyNoHist
1980-08-14Traded from Texas Rangers to New York Yankees for Ken Clay and Marv Thompson (10/1/1980)New York YankeesNoHist
1980-02-15Traded from San Diego Padres with Tucker Ashford and Joe Carroll to Texas Rangers for Willie MontanezTexas RangersNoHist
1978-01-25Traded from Texas Rangers to San Diego Padres for Dave TomlinSan Diego PadresNoHist
1975-06-13Traded from Cleveland Indians to Texas Rangers for Jim Bibby, Jackie Brown and Rick WaitsTexas RangersNoHist
Show all transactions
Talent Ratings
Strikeouts
64
Walks
81
Hittable
54
SO/BB
84
vsPower
54
Hitting
30
Durability
94
Team
.516

[Career Highlights]

[1958]  Drafted by the San Francisco Giants in Round #0 (#0) ... Signing Scout: Tim Murchison
[1962]  Played for San Francisco Giants (MLB)
[1963]  Played for San Francisco Giants (MLB)
[1964]  Played for San Francisco Giants (MLB) ... Finished top 10 in NL in Earned Run Average, W+H Per Inning Pitched, Hits per 9 Innings, Walks per 9 Innings
[1965]  Played for San Francisco Giants (MLB) ... Finished top 10 in NL in Strikeouts per 9 Innings
[1966]  Played for San Francisco Giants (MLB) ... Played in Major League Baseball All-Star Game for the National League ... Finished 18th in NL-MVP voting with 8 points ... MLB Player of the Month ... Finished top 10 in NL in Earned Run Average, W+H Per Inning Pitched, Wins, Complete Games, Innings PItched, Hits Allowed, Strikeouts, Home Runs per 9 Innings, Walks per 9 Innings, Strikeouts per 9 Innings
[1967]  Played for San Francisco Giants (MLB) ... Finished top 10 in NL in Sacrifice Hits, Earned Run Average, W+H Per Inning Pitched, Wins, Losses, Games Started, Complete Games, Shutouts, Innings PItched, Hits Allowed, Runs Allowed, Earned Runs Allowed, Home Runs Allowed, Walks Allowed, Strikeouts, Hits per 9 Innings
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