Jack Dittmer

Born: 1/10/1928 in Elkader, IA, USA

Died: 5/31/2014 in Strawberry Point, IA, USA

MLB Debut: 1952-06-17 | Final Game: 1957-06-23

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: John Douglas Dittmer

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Biography

Jack Dittmer, born in 1928, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1952 to 1957. Over the course of his career, Dittmer appeared in 395 games, accumulating a total of 283 hits. He demonstrated power at the plate with 24 home runs and contributed significantly to his teams with 136 RBIs. His batting average stood at .232, reflecting the competitive nature of the era in which he played, a time marked by a transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach in baseball. Dittmer’s career spanned six seasons, during which he showcased his versatility and grit on the field. Although he did not achieve superstar status, his contributions were vital to the teams he played for, and his lasting impact is remembered by fans and historians alike. With two stolen bases to his name, Dittmer also displayed a level of speed that complemented his offensive skills. His journey through the league serves as a testament to the numerous players who shaped the early years of modern baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
395	1218	117	283	43	4	24	136	2	77	102	0.232	0.280	0.333	0.614	-3487.3

Career AVG .232 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 10.2% below league average.

Career OBP .280 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 15.2% below league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 14.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.614 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — 14.8% 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
1952	BSN	NL	93	326	26	63	7	2	7	41	1	26	26	0.193	.252 (-24%)	.326 (-22%)	.369 (-21%)	.696 (-22%)	-1333.0
1953	ATL	NL	138	504	54	134	22	1	9	63	1	18	35	0.266	.264 (+1%)	.335 (-13%)	.397 (-8%)	.733 (-10%)	-1164.9
1954	ATL	NL	66	192	22	47	8	0	6	20	0	19	17	0.245	.261 (-6%)	.333 (-4%)	.390 (-3%)	.723 (-3%)	-108.6
1955	ATL	NL	38	72	4	9	1	1	1	4	0	4	15	0.125	.258 (-52%)	.332 (-48%)	.393 (-47%)	.726 (-48%)	-608.2
1956	ATL	NL	44	102	8	25	4	0	1	6	0	8	8	0.245	.258 (-5%)	.331 (-9%)	.397 (-21%)	.728 (-16%)	-272.6
1957	DET	AL	16	22	3	5	1	0	0	2	0	2	1	0.227	—	—	—	—	0.0