Jerry Royster facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jerry Royster
Infielder / Manager
Born: (1952-10-18) October 18, 1952 (age 72) Sacramento, California, U.S.
Batted: Right Threw: Right
debut
August 14, 1973, for the Los Angeles Dodgers
Last appearance
September 28, 1988, for the Atlanta Braves
MLB statistics
Batting average	.249
Home runs	40
Runs batted in	352
Teams
As player Los Angeles Dodgers (1973–1975) Atlanta Braves (1976–1984) San Diego Padres (1985–1986) Chicago White Sox (1987) New York Yankees (1987) Atlanta Braves (1988) As manager Milwaukee Brewers (2002) Lotte Giants (2007–2010) As coach Colorado Rockies (1993) Milwaukee Brewers (2000–2002) Boston Red Sox (2012)

Jeron Kennis Royster (born October 18, 1952) is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) player and coach. He played as a third baseman for several teams, including the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves. After his playing days, he became a manager for teams like the Milwaukee Brewers and the Lotte Giants in South Korea. Jerry is also the father of actress Kara Royster.

Jerry Royster's Baseball Journey

Jerry Royster started his baseball career when he was signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1970 at age 17. Just three years later, he made it to the Major Leagues with the Dodgers. Soon after, he was traded to the Atlanta Braves.

Playing Career Highlights

With the Braves, Jerry became a regular player at third base. In 1976, he was recognized as one of the best new players by being named to the Topps All-Star Rookie Roster.

Royster playing for the Atlanta Braves

After nine years with the Braves, Royster joined the San Diego Padres. In 1987, he played for both the Chicago White Sox and the New York Yankees. He returned to the Braves for his final season in 1988 before retiring.

Over his 16 seasons in MLB, Jerry played in 1428 games. He had a batting average of .249. This means he got a hit almost one-fourth of the times he tried. He also hit 40 Home runs and stole 189 stolen bases.

Coaching and Managing Roles

After retiring as a player, Jerry Royster moved into coaching. He coached for the Colorado Rockies and later for the Milwaukee Brewers. In 2002, he became the interim manager for the Brewers. This means he took over temporarily. He managed the team for a short time before being replaced.

Later, Jerry took on a unique role managing the Lotte Giants in South Korea. He was the first non-Korean person to manage a team in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO). He managed the Giants from 2007 to 2010.

In 2012, Jerry Royster returned to MLB as a third-base coach for the Boston Red Sox.

Managerial Record Overview

Here is a summary of Jerry Royster's record as a manager in Major League Baseball:

See also

• List of Major League Baseball career stolen bases leaders
• Lotte Giants