Dutch Dotterer, baseball player, 1957-1961

Dutch Dotterer

Born: 11/11/1930 in Syracuse, NY, USA

Died: 10/9/1999 in Syracuse, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1957-09-25 | Final Game: 1961-04-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 209 lbs

Full name: Henry John Dotterer

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Biography

Dutch Dotterer was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1957 to 1961. Born in 1930, Dotterer made his mark during a transitional period in baseball, which was beginning to shift away from the dominant pitching of the 1950s into a new era that would eventually see offensive prowess take center stage. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 107 games, amassing a total of 74 hits and recording a batting average of .247. His contributions included 5 home runs and 33 runs batted in, showcasing his ability to drive in runs during crucial moments. Primarily known for his strong defensive skills and versatility on the field, Dotterer played a role that emphasized situational hitting and defensive reliability. Despite not being a prolific base stealer, as evidenced by his 0 stolen bases, he carved out a niche for himself in the league during his playing years. While his playing career was relatively brief, the impact he had on his teams and the era in which he played remains a significant part of his legacy in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
107 299 27 74 15 0 5 33 0 35 44 0.247 0.323 0.348 0.671 -136.8

Career AVG .247 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .323 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .348 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 11.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.671 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — 6.5% 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
1957 CIN NL 4 12 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 1 2 0.083 — — — — 0.0
1958 CIN NL 11 28 1 7 1 0 1 2 0 2 4 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1959 CIN NL 52 161 21 43 7 0 2 17 0 16 23 0.267 .256 (+4%) .323 (+1%) .392 (-11%) .715 (-6%) -150.9
1960 CIN NL 33 79 4 18 5 0 2 11 0 13 10 0.228 .255 (-11%) .323 (+4%) .387 (-5%) .711 (-1%) 14.1
1961 WS2 AL 7 19 1 5 2 0 0 1 0 3 5 0.263 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 101 82 443 47 6 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1957 CIN C 4 3 17 0 0 0
1958 CIN C 8 6 48 4 1 2
1959 CIN C 51 44 230 20 2 3
1960 CIN C 31 23 122 15 3 1
1961 WS2 C 7 6 26 8 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 101

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Syracuse University Syracuse NY 1950