Dickey Kerr, baseball player, 1919-1925

Dickey Kerr

Born: 7/3/1893 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 5/4/1963 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1919-04-25 | Final Game: 1925-10-04

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Richard Henry Kerr

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Biography

Dickey Kerr, born in 1893, was a skilled pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1919 to 1925. Known for his effective pitching style and competitive spirit, Kerr finished his career with a record of 53-34 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.84. Over his tenure, he accumulated 235 strikeouts and recorded 6 saves, showcasing his ability to both start games and come in for crucial late-inning relief. Kerr's contributions were particularly notable during the early years of the post-World War I era, a time when baseball was beginning to see a resurgence in popularity and competitiveness. Kerr’s playing days were marked by his resilience and consistency, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. His performance on the mound helped shape the landscape of baseball in the 1920s, an era characterized by a transition from the deadball era to a more aggressive, offense-driven style of play. After retiring from professional baseball, Kerr remained a respected figure in the sport, leaving behind a legacy that reflected the evolution of pitching in an increasingly dynamic game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
53 34 140 84 54 7 6 811.3 876 346 24 250 235 3.84 0

Career ERA 3.84 vs. league average 3.84 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
1919 CHW AL 13 7 39 17 10 1 0 212.3 208 68 64 79 2.88 3.09 (+7%) -
1920 CHW AL 21 9 45 28 19 3 5 253.7 266 95 72 72 3.37 3.45 (+2%) -
1921 CHW AL 19 17 44 37 25 3 1 308.7 357 162 96 80 4.72 4.02 (-17%) -
1925 CHW AL 0 1 12 2 0 0 0 36.7 45 21 18 4 5.15 4.55 (-13%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
143 275 40 60 8 5 0 21 4 28 26 0.218 0.295 0.284 0.579 -836.4

Career AVG .218 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 21.7% below league average.

Career OBP .295 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 12.9% below league average.

Career SLG .284 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 25.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.579 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — 19.6% 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
1919 CHW AL 39 68 12 17 3 1 0 4 1 9 8 0.250 .262 (-5%) .322 (+5%) .347 (-7%) .670 (-1%) 2.8
1920 CHW AL 46 90 12 14 1 1 0 5 1 3 9 0.156 .271 (-43%) .331 (-42%) .363 (-48%) .694 (-45%) -691.9
1921 CHW AL 45 105 14 25 4 3 0 11 2 15 8 0.238 .286 (-17%) .344 (-2%) .395 (-16%) .739 (-9%) -147.3
1925 CHW AL 13 12 2 4 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.167

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1919 WS CHA 2 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.167

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2 0 2 2 0 19.0 14 3 3 6 1.42

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1919 WS CHA 2 0 2 2 0 19.0 14 3 3 6 1.42

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 140 0 26 239 13 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1919 CHA P 39 0 7 66 4 0
1920 CHA P 45 0 8 81 1 2
1921 CHA P 44 0 10 81 7 4
1925 CHA P 12 0 1 11 1 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 140