Emerson Dickman, baseball player, 1936-1941

Emerson Dickman

Born: 11/12/1914 in Buffalo, NY, USA

Died: 4/27/1981 in New York, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1936-06-27 | Final Game: 1941-06-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: George Emerson Dickman

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Biography

Emerson Dickman was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1936 to 1941. Born in 1914, Dickman made a name for himself during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving both in terms of talent and strategy. He played in an era marked by an increasing emphasis on pitching, which saw the rise of hurlers who could dominate games with their skills. Over the course of his career, Dickman compiled a record of 22 wins and 15 losses, showcasing his ability to contribute to his team's successes on the mound. Throughout his time in the major leagues, Dickman posted an earned run average (ERA) of 5.33, reflecting the challenges pitchers faced during his playing days. He struck out 126 batters and recorded 8 saves, demonstrating his versatility and effectiveness in various game situations. While his statistics may not place him among the most celebrated pitchers in baseball history, Dickman's contributions to the game during the late 1930s and early 1940s remain noteworthy, as he navigated the complexities of a sport that was rapidly changing.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
22 15 125 24 6 1 8 349.7 403 207 38 153 126 5.33 0

Career ERA 5.33 vs. league average 4.27 across their career seasons — 24.8% 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
1936 BOS AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 2 1 1 2 9.00 — 0.0
1938 BOS AL 5 5 32 11 3 1 0 104.0 117 61 54 22 5.28 4.35 (-21%) -2978.5
1939 BOS AL 8 3 48 1 0 0 5 113.7 126 56 43 46 4.43 4.28 (-3%) -969.0
1940 BOS AL 8 6 35 9 2 0 3 100.0 121 67 38 40 6.03 4.21 (-43%) -3065.2
1941 BOS AL 1 1 9 3 1 0 0 31.0 37 22 17 16 6.39 3.94 (-62%) -904.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
125 110 12 16 3 0 1 4 0 8 34 0.145 0.210 0.200 0.410 0.0

Career AVG .145 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — 46.5% below league average.

Career OBP .210 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 38.3% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 48.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.410 vs. league average 0.730 across their career seasons — 43.8% 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
1936 BOS AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1938 BOS AL 32 35 8 10 2 0 1 3 0 5 9 0.286 — — — — 0.0
1939 BOS AL 48 36 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 2 13 0.056 — — — — 0.0
1940 BOS AL 35 28 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 9 0.107 — — — — 0.0
1941 BOS AL 9 11 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.091 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 125 0 14 81 6 10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1936 BOS P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1938 BOS P 32 0 4 18 0 2
1939 BOS P 48 0 4 33 2 3
1940 BOS P 35 0 5 29 3 5
1941 BOS P 9 0 1 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 125

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Washington and Lee University Lexington VA 1935, 1936