Brad Kocher, baseball player, 1912-1916

Brad Kocher

Born: 1/16/1888 in White Haven, PA, USA

Died: 1/13/1965 in White Haven, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-04-24 | Final Game: 1916-10-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 188 lbs

Full name: Bradley Wilson Kocher

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Biography

Brad Kocher, born in 1888, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1912 to 1916. Primarily a position player, Kocher took to the field during a time when Major League Baseball was still evolving, with the era characterized by a focus on pitching and defense rather than offensive fireworks. Over his brief career, he appeared in 67 games, recording 25 hits and driving in 12 runs. Despite a batting average of .180, Kocher contributed to his teams in various ways, embodying the spirit of utility players of his time. Though he did not achieve notable power numbers—finishing his career without a home run and no stolen bases—Kocher's presence in the league during the early 20th century remains a testament to the myriad players who shaped the game during its formative years. His tenure in the majors, although short-lived, coincided with a significant period in baseball history, as the sport was transitioning towards the offensive era that would soon follow. Kocher's career, while not marked by standout statistics, reflects the dedication and hard work of many players who laid the groundwork for future generations in America’s pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
67 139 9 25 5 2 0 12 0 4 20 0.180 0.203 0.245 0.447 -871.5

Career AVG .180 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 29.5% below league average.

Career OBP .203 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 37.0% below league average.

Career SLG .245 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 27.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.447 vs. league average 0.660 across their career seasons — 32.2% 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
1912 DET AL 29 63 5 13 3 1 0 9 0 2 9 0.206 .268 (-23%) .335 (-31%) .358 (-20%) .694 (-26%) -287.8
1915 NY1 NL 4 11 3 5 0 1 0 2 0 0 1 0.455 — — — — 0.0
1916 NY1 NL 34 65 1 7 2 0 0 1 0 2 10 0.108 .248 (-57%) .314 (-57%) .326 (-58%) .640 (-57%) -583.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 57 0 155 45 12 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1912 DET C 24 0 68 26 10 3
1915 NY1 C 3 0 12 4 0 0
1916 NY1 C 30 0 75 15 2 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 57