Denny Sothern

Born: 1/20/1904 in Washington, DC, USA

Died: 12/7/1977 in Durham, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1926-09-10 | Final Game: 1931-09-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Dennis Elwood Sothern

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Biography

Denny Sothern was a professional baseball player born in 1904, whose career spanned from 1926 to 1931. A versatile position player, Sothern played in a total of 357 games, where he showcased his blend of offensive skills and speed on the basepaths. Over his career, he recorded 379 hits, including 19 home runs, and drove in 115 runs, achieving a solid batting average of .28. His prowess as a base runner was evident with 38 stolen bases, highlighting his ability to be a constant threat on the field. Sothern's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to emerge from the shadows of the deadball era into a more dynamic offensive game. His contributions to his teams were marked by his consistent hitting and ability to contribute in key situations, making him a valuable asset throughout his playing years. Although not a Hall of Famer, Sothern's impact on the game is remembered by those who appreciate the evolution of baseball during the late 1920s and early 1930s.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
21.0	21.0	1.0	3.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.143	0.143	0.143	0.286

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1931	21.0	21.0	1.0	3.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.143	0.143	0.143	0.286

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
357	1355	219	379	80	9	19	115	38	83	136	0.280	0.325	0.394	0.719	-1318.5

Career AVG .280 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .325 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 6.5% below league average.

Career SLG .394 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.719 vs. league average 0.751 across their career seasons — near 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
1926	PHI	NL	14	53	5	13	1	0	3	10	0	4	10	0.245	.279 (-12%)	.345 (-10%)	.390 (+11%)	.735 (+1%)	4.9
1928	PHI	NL	141	579	82	165	27	5	5	38	17	34	53	0.285	.280 (+1%)	.342 (-5%)	.395 (-5%)	.737 (-5%)	-635.6
1929	PHI	NL	76	294	52	90	21	3	5	27	13	16	24	0.306	.289 (+6%)	.353 (-2%)	.415 (+8%)	.769 (+3%)	128.8
1930	PHI	NL	90	347	66	97	26	1	5	36	6	22	37	0.280	.293 (-5%)	.354 (-8%)	.429 (-6%)	.784 (-7%)	-515.7
1930	PIT	NL	17	51	4	9	4	0	1	4	2	3	4	0.176	.293 (-40%)	.354 (-37%)	.429 (-27%)	.784 (-32%)	-515.7
1931	BRO	NL	19	31	10	5	1	0	0	0	0	4	8	0.161	—	—	—	—	0.0