Medric Boucher
Born: 3/12/1886 in St. Louis, MO, USA
Died: 3/12/1974 in Martinez, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1914-05-20 | Final Game: 1914-09-10
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Medric Charles Francis Boucher
Biography
Medric Boucher was a professional baseball player born in 1886, who played in the early 20th century, a time marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. His career spanned from May 20, 1914, to September 10, 1914, during which he participated in 17 games as a position player. Boucher showcased a respectable batting average of .294, highlighting his ability to make contact at the plate, although he did not hit any home runs during his brief stint in the major leagues.
Despite his limited playing time, Boucher contributed 5 hits and 2 RBIs to his team's efforts. His career, though short, reflects the challenges faced by many players of his era, competing in a league that was evolving and often dominated by pitching and defense. Boucher's experience serves as a snapshot of a transitional period in baseball history, where players were beginning to adapt to new styles of play and the burgeoning popularity of the sport was taking root in American culture.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 17 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.294 | 0.333 | 0.471 | 0.804 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | BLF | FL | 16 | 16 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.312 | 0.0 |
| 1914 | PTF | FL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C | 7 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | BLF | C | 7 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1914 | BLF | 1B | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914 | BLF | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 7 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |