Herman Reich, baseball player, 1949-1949

Herman Reich

Born: 11/23/1917 in Bell, CA, USA

Died: 10/22/2009 in Fallbrook, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1949-05-03 | Final Game: 1949-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Herman Charles Reich

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Biography

Herman Reich, born in 1917, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues during the late 1940s. His career spanned from May 3, 1949, until October 2, 1949, during a time when baseball was embracing the post-World War II era, characterized by a return to normalcy and a burgeoning fan base. As a position player, Reich participated in 111 games, showcasing a solid batting average of .279. He recorded 109 hits, which included 3 home runs and 34 runs batted in (RBIs), further establishing his presence on the field. Reich was known for his versatility and ability to contribute offensively, as evidenced by his 34 RBIs and 4 stolen bases throughout his brief career. While his time in the spotlight was limited, he was part of a transformative period in baseball, where the game was evolving with new talents and a diverse roster of players. His contributions during the 1949 season reflected the competitive spirit and resilience of athletes who played in a rapidly changing landscape, marking him as a noteworthy figure in the annals of baseball history.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
8.0 7.0 3.0 1.0 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0.143 0.250 0.143 0.393

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1941 8.0 7.0 3.0 1.0 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0.143 0.250 0.143 0.393

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
111 390 43 109 18 2 3 34 4 14 33 0.279 0.306 0.359 0.665 -773.5

Career AVG .279 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — +6.4% above league average.

Career OBP .306 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 10.9% below league average.

Career SLG .359 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 6.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.665 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — 8.6% 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
1949 WSN AL 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1949 CLE AL 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1949 CHC NL 108 386 43 108 18 2 3 34 4 13 32 0.280 .262 (+6%) .343 (-11%) .384 (-6%) .727 (-9%) 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 85 0 759 83 9 57
OF 17 0 27 4 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1949 CLE OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1949 CHN 1B 85 0 759 83 9 57
1949 CHN OF 16 0 27 4 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 85
Right Field 17