| Allen Russell Gerhardt | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: August 13, 1950 Baltimore, Maryland |
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| Batted: Both | Threw: Left |
| MLB debut | |
| July 27, 1974 for the San Diego Padres | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 24, 1974 for the San Diego Padres | |
| Career statistics | |
| Pitching record | 2-1 |
| Strikeouts | 22 |
| ERA | 7.07 |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Allen "Rusty" Russell Gerhardt (August 13, 1950) is an American former professional baseball player who played twenty-three games for the San Diego Padres in 1974. Gerhardt was named "Sandlot Player of the Year" by the National Baseball Congress in 1970[1] while attending Clemson University. He was drafted by the Padres in the 12th round of the 1972 amateur draft. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland.