Dean Sturgis, baseball player, 1914-1914

Dean Sturgis

Born: 12/1/1892 in Beloit, KS, USA

Died: 6/4/1950 in Uniontown, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-05-01 | Final Game: 1914-06-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Dean Donnell Sturgis

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Biography

Dean Sturgis was a professional baseball player born in 1892, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball. He played as a position player from May 1, 1914, to June 29, 1914. During his time in the big leagues, Sturgis appeared in a total of 4 games. He recorded 1 hit, resulting in a batting average of 0.25. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs, his contributions to the game during this short stint remain a part of baseball history. Sturgis's career unfolded during a period marked by the emergence of professional baseball as a major American pastime. Although his playing time was limited, Sturgis's involvement at the highest level of the sport reflects the competitive nature of the early 20th century baseball landscape, where many players vied for a chance to leave their mark. His story serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who pursued their dreams in the major leagues, even if their time in the spotlight was fleeting.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
4 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.250 0.400 0.250 0.650 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .400 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — +24.1% above league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 26.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.650 vs. league average 0.661 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
1914 PHA AL 4 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 1 0 4 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1914 PHA C 1 0 4 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Bucknell University Lewisburg PA 1912, 1913