John Rudolph

Born: 7/10/1882 in Natrona, PA, USA

Died: 4/17/1967 in Natrona, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1903-07-03 | Final Game: 1904-07-17

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: John Herman Rudolph

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Biography

John Rudolph was a professional baseball player born in 1882, who played in the early 20th century during a transformative period in the sport. His career spanned from 1903 to 1907, during which he participated in a total of 3 games. As a position player, Rudolph recorded 1 hit, resulting in a batting average of 0.25. Although he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his brief stint in Major League Baseball placed him among the ranks of players during a time when the game was evolving, moving from the deadball era into a more offensive-oriented style of play. Rudolph's career, while not distinguished by prolific statistics, contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history in the early 1900s. His participation in the major leagues, although limited, reflects the competitive nature of the sport during this era, where many players fought for their place in a rapidly changing game. Despite his short tenure, his legacy endures as part of the foundational years of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.250	0.250	0.250	0.500	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .308 across their career seasons — 19.0% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 24.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.642 across their career seasons — 22.1% 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
1903	PHI	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1904	CHC	NL	2	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	2	0	1	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1904	CHN	OF	2	0	1	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Right Field	2