Joe Dunn

Born: 3/11/1885 in Springfield, OH, USA

Died: 3/19/1944 in Springfield, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1908-09-12 | Final Game: 1909-10-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Joseph Edward Dunn

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Biography

Joe Dunn was a professional baseball player born in 1885 who made his mark in the early 20th century, an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to more offensive-minded play in Major League Baseball. Dunn played as a position player from 1908 to 1912, participating in a total of 30 games over his brief career. He recorded 15 hits, contributing to a batting average of .169, and drove in 7 runs, though he did not hit any home runs during his time in the league. Despite his limited statistical output, Dunn's role in the game reflects the challenges faced by players of his era, where the competition was fierce and the evolution of playing styles was just beginning. He played during a time when baseball was still solidifying its place as America's pastime and players were beginning to adapt to the changing dynamics of the game. While his career may not have been long or particularly prolific, Dunn remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the spirit and perseverance of early 20th-century athletes.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
30	89	4	15	4	0	0	7	0	0	20	0.169	0.178	0.213	0.391	-340.8

Career AVG .169 vs. league average .242 across their career seasons — 30.5% below league average.

Career OBP .178 vs. league average .302 across their career seasons — 41.2% below league average.

Career SLG .213 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — 31.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.391 vs. league average 0.612 across their career seasons — 36.1% 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
1908	BRO	NL	20	64	3	11	3	0	0	5	0	0	19	0.172	.240 (-29%)	.298 (-42%)	.306 (-29%)	.605 (-35%)	-340.8
1909	BRO	NL	10	25	1	4	1	0	0	2	0	0	1	0.160	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	27	26	126	49	8	5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1908	BRO	C	20	20	93	42	6	3
1909	BRO	C	7	6	33	7	2	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	27