Dutch Lerchen, baseball player, 1910-1910

Dutch Lerchen

Born: 4/4/1889 in Detroit, MI, USA

Died: 1/7/1962 in Detroit, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1910-08-14 | Final Game: 1910-10-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Bertram Roe Lerchen

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Biography

Dutch Lerchen was a professional baseball player born in 1889, who played in the early 20th century, a time marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively oriented style of play. His career spanned from August 14, 1910, to October 8, 1910, during which he played a total of six games as a position player. Despite his brief stint in Major League Baseball, Lerchen’s participation in the game during its formative years highlights the challenges and competition faced by players of that era. Throughout his career, Lerchen struggled to make a significant impact at the plate, finishing with a batting average of 0.0, having recorded no hits, home runs, or RBIs. His experience reflects the difficulties many players encountered during a time when baseball was still solidifying its role as America's pastime. Though Dutch Lerchen's statistical contributions were minimal, his involvement in the sport during this pivotal time is a testament to the dedication of players striving to establish themselves in a rapidly evolving game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
6 15 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 0.000 0.062 0.000 0.062 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .062 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 80.3% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.062 vs. league average 0.645 across their career seasons — 90.3% 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
1910 BOS AL 6 15 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 6 3 9 4 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1910 BOS SS 6 3 9 4 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 6