Doc Cramer, baseball player, 1929-1948

Doc Cramer

Born: 7/22/1905 in Beach Haven, NJ, USA

Died: 9/9/1990 in Manahawkin, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1929-09-18 | Final Game: 1948-05-12

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Roger Maxwell Cramer

Biography

Doc Cramer, born in 1905, was a prominent American baseball player whose career spanned from 1929 to 1948. Renowned for his exceptional hitting ability and consistency at the plate, Cramer played in 2,239 games and amassed 2,705 hits, culminating in a career batting average of .296. His prowess as a position player earned him five All-Star selections, marking him as one of the standout players of his era. Known for his keen eye and discipline, Cramer contributed significantly to his teams with 842 RBIs and 37 home runs, while also showcasing his speed on the base paths with 62 stolen bases. Cramer's career unfolded during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, characterized by the tail end of the deadball era and the onset of the more offense-driven styles of play that emerged in the late 1930s and 1940s. His ability to adapt to changing strategies and pitching styles made him a valuable asset for the teams he played for. Cramer's blend of solid defense and offensive contributions established him as a key figure in the game, and his legacy continues to be remembered by baseball historians and fans alike.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
20.0 18.0 6.0 6.0 1.0 0 1.0 6.0 2.0 0 1.0 0.333 0.400 0.556 0.956

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 4.0 3 2 0 3 1 4.50 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2239 9140 1357 2705 396 109 37 842 62 572 345 0.296 0.340 0.375 0.715 -987.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
9 31 7 12 0 0 0 6 1 0 0.387

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1945 WS DET 7 29 7 11 0 0 0 4 1 0 0.379
1931 WS PHA 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0.500

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 2142 0 5412 172 118 37
P 1 0 0 1 0 0
SS 1 0 1 1 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 1
Shortstop 1
Left Field 32
Center Field 2027
Right Field 85

Awards & Honors

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1945 Most Valuable Player AL 29th 4.0 336 0
1944 Most Valuable Player AL 13th 14.0 336 0
1943 Most Valuable Player AL 21th 8.0 336 0
1938 Most Valuable Player AL 30th 1.0 336 0
1935 Most Valuable Player AL 8th 18.0 80 0