Jerry Terrell

Jerry Wayne Terrell

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 0", Weight 170 lb.
• School Minnesota State University, Mankato
• High School Waterville (MN) High School
• Debut April 14, 1973
• Final Game October 5, 1980
• Born July 13, 1946 in Waseca, MN USA

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Biographical Information

Jerry Terrell pitched an inning in 1979, and another inning in 1980, both for the Kansas City Royals. Each time he was successful, giving up no runs. He started his career as a promising shortstop, but eventually settled into the role of utility player, playing just about anywhere on the diamond.

In 1980, he was the Royals' player representative, and was the only player (against 582) to vote against a proposed strike (which eventually took place in 1981); his deep religious convictions made him view the strike proposal as immoral.

Terrell missed the 1969 season due to military service.

In 1989 Terrell played for the Fort Myers Sun Sox of the Senior Professional Baseball Association. He batted .278 in 31 games. In 1990, he again played for the Sun Sox. He played in 7 games that year and batted .214 before the league folded.

His son, infielder Jim Terrell, was selected by the Chicago White Sox in the third round of the 1996 amateur draft but never reached the majors.

Terrell managed in the Kansas City Royals (1987) and Chicago White Sox chains. He was later a scout for the Montreal Expos.

Notable Achievements

• 1973 Topps All-Star Rookie Team

Year-By-Year Minor League Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Organization	Playoffs
1987	Fort Myers Royals	Florida State League	54-87	13th	Kansas City Royals
1999	Winston-Salem Warthogs	Carolina League	63-75	7th	Chicago White Sox
2000	Burlington Bees	Midwest League	51-88	14th	Chicago White Sox

Related Sites

• Jerry Terrell at the SABR Bio Project