John Dodge, baseball player, 1912-1913

John Dodge

Born: 4/27/1893 in Bolivar, MS, USA

Died: 6/19/1916 in Mobile, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-08-29 | Final Game: 1913-10-05

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

Full name: John Lewis Dodge

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Biography

John Dodge was a professional baseball player born in 1893, whose career spanned from August 29, 1912, to October 5, 1913. As a position player, he competed in a total of 127 games during his time in Major League Baseball. Dodge made a notable impact on the field with a career batting average of .215, accumulating 90 hits, 4 home runs, and 48 RBIs. His speed on the bases was evidenced by his 13 stolen bases, showcasing an ability to contribute both offensively and defensively. Dodge played during a transitional period in baseball, where the game was evolving with increasing emphasis on power hitting and speed. While he may not have been among the most celebrated players of his era, his contributions to the teams he played for are a testament to the depth of talent that characterized early 20th-century baseball. His career, though brief, reflects the dedication and competitive spirit of players who shaped the game during its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
127 418 38 90 9 8 4 48 13 16 45 0.215 0.248 0.304 0.552 -1473.1

Career AVG .215 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 18.6% below league average.

Career OBP .248 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 25.1% below league average.

Career SLG .304 vs. league average .352 across their career seasons — 13.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.552 vs. league average 0.683 across their career seasons — 19.2% 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
1912 PHI NL 30 92 3 11 1 0 0 3 2 4 11 0.120 .268 (-56%) .335 (-53%) .358 (-64%) .694 (-59%) -890.6
1913 PHI NL 3 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1913 CIN NL 94 323 35 78 8 8 4 45 11 10 34 0.241 .259 (-7%) .325 (-17%) .345 (+2%) .670 (-7%) 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 5 0 20 12 2 0
3B 114 0 122 218 27 15
SS 4 0 4 6 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1912 PHI 2B 5 0 20 12 2 0
1912 PHI 3B 23 0 26 48 0 5
1912 PHI SS 1 0 2 3 1 0
1913 PHI SS 3 0 2 3 0 0
1913 CIN 3B 91 0 96 170 27 10

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 6
Third Base 112
Shortstop 6