Fritz Dorish

Born: 7/13/1921 in Swoyersville, PA, USA

Died: 12/31/2000 in Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1947-04-15 | Final Game: 1956-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 204 lbs

Full name: Harry Dorish

📊 Compare This Player 📈 View Career Timeline

Biography

Fritz Dorish was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1947 to 1956. Born in 1921, he made his mark in Major League Baseball during a transitional era that followed World War II, when the game was starting to evolve with new playing styles and strategies. Dorish played a crucial role as a versatile pitcher, finishing his career with a record of 45-43 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.83. Known for his ability to close games, he notched 44 saves throughout his time in the league, showcasing his effectiveness in high-pressure situations. Dorish's career included stints with several teams, where he became recognized for his durability and consistency on the mound. He accumulated a total of 332 strikeouts, reflecting his capacity to dominate hitters and contribute significantly to his teams' successes. His contributions during the late 1940s and 1950s helped shape the competitive landscape of baseball during a period marked by the integration of the sport and the beginning of a new generation of players. After his retirement in 1956, Dorish left behind a legacy as a reliable pitcher who made significant contributions to the teams he played for.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
45 43 323 40 13 2 44 834.3 850 355 57 301 332 3.83 0

Career ERA 3.83 vs. league average 4.03 across their career seasons — near 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
1947 BOS AL 7 8 41 9 2 0 2 136.0 149 71 54 50 4.70 3.97 (-18%) 784.5
1948 BOS AL 0 1 9 0 0 0 0 14.3 18 9 6 5 5.65 4.10 (-38%) -48.7
1949 BOS AL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 7.7 7 2 1 5 2.35 — 0.0
1950 SLA AL 4 9 29 13 4 0 0 109.0 162 78 36 36 6.44 4.36 (-48%) -986.7
1951 CHW AL 5 6 32 4 2 1 0 96.7 101 38 31 29 3.54 4.04 (+12%) -
1952 CHW AL 8 4 39 1 1 0 11 91.0 66 25 42 47 2.47 3.70 (+33%) -
1953 CHW AL 10 6 55 6 2 0 18 145.7 140 55 52 69 3.40 4.14 (+18%) -
1954 CHW AL 6 4 37 6 2 1 6 109.0 88 33 29 48 2.72 3.90 (+30%) -
1955 CHW AL 2 0 13 0 0 0 1 17.0 16 3 9 6 1.59 4.00 (+60%) -
1955 BAL AL 3 3 35 1 0 0 6 65.7 58 23 28 22 3.15 4.00 (+21%) 305.9
1956 BAL AL 0 0 13 0 0 0 0 19.7 22 9 3 4 4.12 3.96 (-4%) -216.6
1956 BOS AL 0 2 15 0 0 0 0 22.7 23 9 10 11 3.57 3.96 (+10%) 380.8

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
324 204 16 32 7 0 0 4 1 8 43 0.157 0.189 0.191 0.380 0.0

Career AVG .157 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 39.9% below league average.

Career OBP .189 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 43.9% below league average.

Career SLG .191 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 50.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.380 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — 47.5% 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
1947 BOS AL 41 35 2 5 2 0 0 1 0 1 14 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1948 BOS AL 9 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1949 BOS AL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1950 SLA AL 30 31 3 5 2 0 0 2 1 6 8 0.161 — — — — 0.0
1951 CHW AL 32 31 2 8 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.258 — — — — 0.0
1952 CHW AL 39 22 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.091 — — — — 0.0
1953 CHW AL 55 41 4 7 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 0.171 — — — — 0.0
1954 CHW AL 37 27 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1955 CHW AL 13 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1955 BAL AL 35 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1956 BAL AL 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1956 BOS AL 15 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
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
P 323 7 56 168 6 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1947 BOS P 41 0 10 27 4 0
1948 BOS P 9 0 1 2 0 0
1949 BOS P 5 0 1 2 0 0
1950 SLA P 29 0 5 14 1 3
1951 CHA 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1951 CHA P 32 0 3 20 1 1
1952 CHA P 39 0 4 23 0 3
1953 CHA P 55 0 15 31 0 0
1954 CHA P 37 6 6 14 0 0
1955 CHA P 13 0 0 6 0 0
1955 BAL P 35 1 5 14 0 1
1956 BAL P 13 0 3 7 0 0
1956 BOS P 15 0 3 8 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 323
Third Base 1