Jack Doscher, baseball player, 1903-1908

Jack Doscher

Born: 7/27/1880 in Troy, NY, USA

Died: 5/27/1971 in Park Ridge, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1903-07-02 | Final Game: 1908-07-30

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: John Henry Doscher

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Biography

Jack Doscher, born in 1880, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1903 to 1908. Known for his skillful pitching during an era that was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive style of play, Doscher made his mark primarily with his ability to keep runs off the board, finishing his career with an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.84. Despite a win-loss record of 2-10, he showcased his potential through his capacity to strike out hitters, accumulating a total of 61 strikeouts over the course of his career. Throughout his time in the league, Doscher was recognized for his dedication to the game and his contributions on the mound, even though he did not secure any saves. His career spanned a time when baseball was beginning to evolve, and his performances provided a glimpse into the changing dynamics of pitching in the early 20th century. Doscher's efforts laid a foundation for future generations of pitchers, and he remains a notable figure in the history of baseball for his resilience and skill during a pivotal time in the sport's development.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 10 27 13 10 0 0 145.7 118 46 3 68 61 2.84 0

Career ERA 2.84 vs. league average 2.72 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
1903 CHC NL 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 3.0 6 4 2 5 12.00 — -
1903 BRO NL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 7.0 8 6 9 4 7.71 — 0.0
1904 BRO NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 6.3 1 0 1 2 0.00 — 0.0
1905 BRO NL 1 5 12 7 6 0 0 71.0 60 25 30 33 3.17 2.82 (-12%) -638.0
1906 BRO NL 0 1 2 1 1 0 0 14.0 12 2 4 10 1.29 2.68 (+52%) 305.9
1908 CIN NL 1 3 7 4 3 0 0 44.3 31 9 22 7 1.83 2.40 (+24%) -1567.9

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
27 50 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 2 22 0.100 0.135 0.100 0.235 0.0

Career AVG .100 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 59.8% below league average.

Career OBP .135 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — 56.0% below league average.

Career SLG .100 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 68.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.235 vs. league average 0.628 across their career seasons — 62.6% 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
1903 CHC NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1903 BRO NL 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1904 BRO NL 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1905 BRO NL 12 24 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 0.083 — — — — 0.0
1906 BRO NL 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1908 CIN NL 7 15 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 8 0.133 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 27 12 5 30 5 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1903 CHN P 1 0 1 1 0 0
1903 BRO P 3 0 0 0 0 0
1904 BRO P 2 0 0 1 0 0
1905 BRO P 12 7 2 13 3 0
1906 BRO P 2 1 1 2 0 0
1908 CIN P 7 4 1 13 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 26

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Fordham University New York NY 1902, 1903