John Dagenhard

Born: 4/25/1917 in Magnolia, OH, USA

Died: 7/16/2001 in Bolivar, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-09-28 | Final Game: 1943-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: John Douglas Dagenhard

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Biography

John Dagenhard was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1917, who played in the major leagues for a brief period during the 1943 season. His career spanned from September 28 to October 3 of that year, a time marked by the challenges of World War II and a significant player shortage in the league. Dagenhard made a notable impact in his limited appearances, finishing his career with a perfect 1-0 record and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 0.0, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound during his time in the majors. In his short stint, Dagenhard recorded two strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to challenge hitters despite the brevity of his career. With no saves credited to his name, he primarily contributed as a starting pitcher. His time in the league reflected the resilience and adaptability of players during an era when many were called to serve in the military, leaving a lasting impression on the game and serving as a reminder of the sacrifices made by athletes during tumultuous times. Dagenhard's unique career stats highlight the extraordinary nature of even the briefest of major league careers.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	0	2	1	1	0	0	11.0	9	0	0	4	2	0.00	0

Career ERA 0.00 vs. league average 3.50 across their career seasons — 100.0% better 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
1943	BSN	NL	1	0	2	1	1	0	0	11.0	9	0	4	2	0.00	3.50 (+100%)	-116.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.000	0.250	0.000	0.250	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 23.1% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.250 vs. league average 0.671 across their career seasons — 62.8% 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
1943	BSN	NL	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	2	0	1	4	0	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1943	BSN	P	2	0	1	4	0	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	2

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
The Ohio State University	Columbus	OH	1936, 1937, 1938