Dick Bokelmann, baseball player, 1951-1953

Dick Bokelmann

Born: 10/26/1926 in Arlington Heights, IL, USA

Died: 12/27/2019 in Arlington Heights, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1951-08-03 | Final Game: 1953-05-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Richard Werner Bokelmann

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Biography

Dick Bokelmann was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1951 to 1953. Born in 1926, he made his debut on August 3, 1951, and showcased his skills during a brief career that spanned parts of three seasons. Bokelmann finished his time in the majors with a record of 3-4, an earned run average (ERA) of 4.9, and a total of 27 strikeouts. He also recorded three saves, contributing to his teams' efforts in late-game situations. Bokelmann's career unfolded during a transformative time in baseball, as the sport was beginning to emerge from the post-World War II era and into a period marked by increased competition and evolving playing styles. While his tenure in the league was relatively short, Bokelmann's role as a pitcher allowed him to be part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, embodying the spirit of determination and resilience that characterized many players of his time. His contributions, although modest in statistical terms, reflect the dedication of athletes who aspired to make their mark in the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
3 4 34 1 0 0 3 68.0 73 37 2 38 27 4.90 0

Career ERA 4.90 vs. league average 3.96 across their career seasons — 23.7% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1951 STL NL 3 3 20 1 0 0 3 52.3 49 22 31 22 3.78 4.04 (+6%) -
1952 STL NL 0 1 11 0 0 0 0 12.7 20 13 7 5 9.24 3.70 (-149%) -
1953 STL NL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 3.0 4 2 0 0 6.00 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
34 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.717 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
1951 STL NL 20 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1952 STL NL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1953 STL NL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 34 0 6 14 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1951 SLN P 20 0 2 7 2 0
1952 SLN P 11 0 3 5 0 0
1953 SLN P 3 0 1 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 34

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Northwestern University Evanston IL 1945, 1946, 1947