Gus Dorner

Born: 8/18/1876 in Chambersburg, PA, USA

Died: 5/4/1956 in Chambersburg, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1902-09-17 | Final Game: 1909-05-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 176 lbs

Full name: Augustus Dorner

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Biography

Gus Dorner was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1902 to 1909. Born in 1876, he played during a transformative period in the sport, just before the Deadball Era began to wane and the game transitioned toward a more offensive style. Over the course of his career, Dorner amassed a record of 35 wins and 69 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.37. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded a total of 275 strikeouts, showcasing his prowess on the mound. Additionally, Dorner contributed to his teams with one save, illustrating his versatility as a pitcher. Dorner’s career unfolded during a time when the game was evolving, and pitchers were beginning to experiment with various techniques to gain an advantage over hitters. Although he did not achieve the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Dorner's contributions to the teams he played for were significant, reflecting the competitive spirit and dedication of early 20th-century baseball. His legacy as a member of this pivotal era in baseball history remains a testament to the challenges and triumphs faced by pitchers of his time.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
35	69	131	106	76	8	1	910.3	842	341	18	330	275	3.37	0

Career ERA 3.37 vs. league average 2.71 across their career seasons — 24.3% 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
1902	CLE	AL	3	1	4	4	4	1	0	36.0	33	5	13	5	1.25	3.17 (+61%)	-677.6
1903	CLE	AL	3	5	12	8	4	2	0	73.7	83	37	24	28	4.52	3.10 (-46%)	-1142.9
1906	CIN	NL	0	1	2	1	1	0	0	15.0	16	2	4	5	1.20	2.68 (+55%)	-12.6
1906	BSN	NL	8	25	34	32	29	0	0	273.3	264	111	103	104	3.65	2.68 (-37%)	-3516.1
1907	BSN	NL	12	16	36	31	24	2	0	271.3	253	94	92	85	3.12	2.50 (-25%)	-3091.5
1908	BSN	NL	8	19	38	28	14	3	0	216.3	176	85	77	41	3.54	2.40 (-47%)	-4593.4
1909	BSN	NL	1	2	5	2	0	0	1	24.7	17	7	17	7	2.55	2.55 (avg)	-1218.9

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
131	308	14	46	1	0	0	10	1	7	66	0.149	0.174	0.153	0.326	-1892.9

Career AVG .149 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 40.4% below league average.

Career OBP .174 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — 43.8% below league average.

Career SLG .153 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 52.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.326 vs. league average 0.630 across their career seasons — 48.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1902	CLE	AL	4	13	0	5	1	1	0	1	4	0.385	—	—	—	—	0.0
1903	CLE	AL	12	25	1	2	0	2	0	1	5	0.080	—	—	—	—	0.0
1906	CIN	NL	2	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1906	BSN	NL	34	100	5	14	0	1	1	2	30	0.140	.247 (-43%)	.307 (-49%)	.315 (-56%)	.622 (-52%)	0.0
1907	BSN	NL	36	92	3	12	0	3	0	3	17	0.130	.245 (-47%)	.304 (-45%)	.308 (-58%)	.613 (-52%)	-699.0
1908	BSN	NL	38	67	4	12	0	3	0	0	8	0.179	.240 (-26%)	.298 (-40%)	.306 (-42%)	.605 (-41%)	-408.0
1909	BSN	NL	5	6	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0