Joseph Herr, baseball player, 1887-1890

Joseph Herr

Born: 3/4/1865 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 8/1/1936 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1887-04-16 | Final Game: 1890-06-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 179 lbs

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Biography

Joseph Herr was a professional baseball player born in 1865, whose career spanned from 1887 to June 25, 1890. As a position player, Herr made a notable impact during the early years of organized baseball, a time marked by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded games that would dominate the late 19th century. Over his career, he participated in 66 games, during which he accumulated 67 hits and recorded a batting average of .261. His offensive contributions included 3 home runs and 50 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs and support his team at the plate. In addition to his hitting prowess, Herr demonstrated speed on the bases, stealing 13 bases during his time in the league. His combination of hitting ability and base-running acumen reflected the evolving strategies of the game as teams began to prioritize speed and agility alongside power. Although his career was relatively brief, Joseph Herr's performances contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball's early history, highlighting the talents of players who laid the groundwork for the more dynamic styles of play that would emerge in subsequent decades.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
66 257 32 67 11 2 3 50 13 22 33 0.261 0.333 0.354 0.687 360.2

Career AVG .261 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .354 vs. league average .349 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.687 vs. league average 0.671 across their career seasons — near 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
1887 CL3 AA 11 44 6 12 2 0 0 6 2 6 5 0.273 — — — — -5.2
1888 SL4 AA 43 172 21 46 7 1 3 43 9 11 28 0.267 .238 (+12%) .290 (+11%) .319 (+16%) .610 (+14%) 365.4
1890 SL4 AA 12 41 5 9 2 1 0 1 2 5 0 0.220 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 11 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.091

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1888 WS SL4 3 11 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.091

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 7 0 15 8 6 1
3B 16 0 21 27 15 1
OF 15 0 21 1 2 0
SS 28 0 46 70 17 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1887 CL3 3B 11 0 18 17 13 1
1888 SL4 3B 4 0 3 6 1 0
1888 SL4 OF 11 0 17 1 2 0
1888 SL4 SS 28 0 46 70 17 4
1890 SL4 2B 7 0 15 8 6 1
1890 SL4 3B 1 0 0 4 1 0
1890 SL4 OF 4 0 4 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 7
Third Base 16
Shortstop 28
Left Field 4
Center Field 8
Right Field 3