Joseph Diego "Jody" Gerut (born September 18, 1977 in Elmhurst, Illinois) is a right fielder who currently plays for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He attended Stanford University. He made his major league debut in April 26, 2003 with the Cleveland Indians. Jody was acquired by the Cubs from the Cleveland Indians on July 18, 2005 in exchange for Jason Dubois. He is known as an excellent defender, and can play left field, right field, and center field. On July 31, 2005, Gerut was acquired by the Pirates in exchange for fellow outfielder Matt Lawton, just minutes before the trade deadline.
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- Full Name:Joseph Diego "Jody" Gerut
- Born: September 18, 1977 in Elmhurst, Ill.
- College: Stanford
- High School: Willowbrook (Villa Park, Ill.)
- Major League Debut: April 26, 2003
- Bats: Left
- Throws: Left
- Height: 6'0"
- Weight: 190lbs
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