Jerry Stephenson
Jerry Stephenson | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | October 6, 1943|
Died: June 6, 2010 Anaheim, California, U.S. | (aged 66)|
Batted: Left Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
April 14, 1963, for the Boston Red Sox | |
Last MLB appearance | |
September 21, 1970, for the Los Angeles Dodgers | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 8–19 |
Earned run average | 5.70 |
Strikeouts | 184 |
Teams | |
Jerry Joseph Stephenson (October 6, 1943 – June 6, 2010) was an American
The son of former MLB catcher and longtime Boston scout Joe Stephenson, Jerry Stephenson signed a bonus contract with the Red Sox upon his high school graduation in June 1961. He was regarded as a top prospect until he hurt his elbow while pitching for the 1964 Seattle Rainiers of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League;[2] until he was injured, he had posted a 6–4 record and an ERA of 1.57 in 14 starts, along with 97 strikeouts and only 61 hits allowed in 92 innings pitched.[3] Six years later, as a veteran, he went 18–5 with a 2.82 ERA in 28 starts for the Triple-A Spokane Indians, the Dodgers' top affiliate, pitching for manager Tommy Lasorda.[3]
During his
Following in his father's footsteps, Stephenson spent 36 years as a Major League scout, working with the Dodgers (1974–94) and Red Sox (1995–2009) before his retirement to part-time status after the 2009 season. His son Brian Stephenson, a former minor league pitcher, is a regional crosschecker for the Dodgers — the third generation of the family to serve as an MLB scout.[2]
Stephenson died from cancer at his home in Anaheim on Sunday, June 6, 2010, at the age of 66.[5]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Jerry Stephenson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
- ^ a b Nowlin, Bill. "Jerry Stephenson". Society for American Baseball Research. Archived from the original on July 13, 2010.
- ^ a b "Jerry Stephenson Minor Leagues Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com.
- ^ "California Angels at Boston Red Sox Box Score, August 19, 1967". Baseball-Reference.com. August 19, 1967.
- ^ "Former Red Sox pitcher Stephenson dies at 66". ESPN. Associated Press. June 7, 2010.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Retrosheet