Red Bluhm, baseball player, 1918-1918

Red Bluhm

Born: 6/27/1894 in Cleveland, OH, USA

Died: 5/7/1952 in Flint, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1918-07-03 | Final Game: 1918-07-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Harvey Fred Bluhm

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Biography

Red Bluhm was a professional baseball player born in 1894, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball. He played as a position player, making a singular appearance on July 3, 1918. His time in the league was notably short, as he participated in just one game, during which he did not record a hit, home run, or run batted in, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. Despite his limited on-field contributions, Bluhm's involvement in the game reflects the challenges and complexities faced by players during the post-World War I era, a time when many athletes were returning from military service and the sport was beginning to evolve. Bluhm's career is emblematic of the transitional period in baseball history, where the sport was moving away from the deadball era into a more dynamic style of play. While he may not have left a significant statistical legacy, players like Bluhm played a crucial role in the development of the game during the early 20th century. His story serves as a reminder of the many individuals who pursued their dreams of playing at the highest level, even if only for a fleeting moment in the spotlight.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.645 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1918 BOS AL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Career Games by Position

Position Games