Jerry Willard

Full Name: Gerald Duane Willard	Primary Position: C
Height/Weight: 6' 2"/195	First Game: April 11, 1984
Birthdate: March 14, 1960	Final Game: May 19, 1994
Birthplace: Oxnard, California	MLB Experience: 8 years
Bat/Throw: Left/Right

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[edit] Biography

Jerry Willard (Gerald Duane Willard) was born on March 14, 1960 in Oxnard, California. He made his Major League debut on April 11, 1984 for the Cleveland Indians. In 1984, his rookie year, he hit .224 with 10 home runs and 37 RBI. Willard played for the Cleveland Indians, Oakland Athletics, Chicago White Sox, Atlanta Braves, Montreal Expos and Seattle Mariners over the course of his 8 year career.

Signed as a non-drafted free agent by Philadelphia Phillies (December 20, 1979).
Traded by Philadelphia Phillies with Manny Trillo, George Vukovich, Jay Baller and Julio Franco to Cleveland Indians in exchange for Von Hayes (December 9, 1982).
Released by Cleveland Indians (April 1, 1986).
Signed by Oakland Athletics (April 4, 1986).
Released by Oakland Athletics (October 12, 1987).
Signed by Chicago White Sox (February 10, 1989).
Released by Chicago White Sox (November 30, 1990).
Signed by Atlanta Braves (January 19, 1991).
Granted free agency (July 2, 1992).
Signed by Montreal Expos (July 15, 1992).
Released by Montreal Expos (October 6, 1992).
Signed by Atlanta Braves (December 21, 1992).
Released by Atlanta Braves (October 15, 1993).
Signed by Seattle Mariners (February 15, 1994).
Granted free agency (October 6, 1994).

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