Herman Dehlman
Born: 1852 in Brooklyn, NY, USA
Died: 3/13/1885 in Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1872-05-02 | Final Game: 1877-09-08
Full name: Herman J. Dehlman
Biography
Herman Dehlman was a professional baseball player born in 1852, whose career spanned from 1872 to 1877. As a position player during the early days of Major League Baseball, Dehlman played in 307 games, where he recorded 262 hits and accumulated 85 RBIs. His batting average stood at .215, a reflection of the offensive challenges faced by players in this formative era of the sport, which was characterized by a transition from the deadball style of play to a more modern approach.
Dehlman was also known for his speed on the basepaths, achieving a total of 34 stolen bases throughout his career. Although he did not hit any home runs, his contributions to his teams were significant during a time when the game was evolving rapidly. Dehlman's playing style and perseverance in the face of the challenges of the time contributed to the development of the game, making him a noteworthy figure in baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 307 | 1219 | 226 | 262 | 34 | 5 | 0 | 85 | 34 | 48 | 67 | 0.215 | 0.245 | 0.251 | 0.496 | -3320.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1872 | BR2 | 37 | 164 | 30 | 37 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0.226 | -542.9 | |
| 1873 | BR2 | 54 | 219 | 50 | 52 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 0.237 | -573.6 | |
| 1874 | BR2 | 53 | 218 | 40 | 49 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 0.225 | -580.5 | |
| 1875 | SL2 | 67 | 254 | 42 | 57 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 23 | 11 | 21 | 0.224 | -123.0 | |
| 1876 | SL3 | NL | 64 | 245 | 40 | 45 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 10 | 0.184 | -1034.1 |
| 1877 | SL3 | NL | 32 | 119 | 24 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 21 | 0.185 | -466.5 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 306 | 89 | 3745 | 46 | 230 | 103 |
| OF | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1872 | BR2 | 1B | 37 | 36 | 457 | 4 | 36 | 9 |
| 1873 | BR2 | 1B | 54 | 0 | 682 | 9 | 55 | 25 |
| 1873 | BR2 | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1874 | BR2 | 1B | 53 | 53 | 701 | 9 | 42 | 8 |
| 1875 | SL2 | 1B | 67 | 0 | 849 | 12 | 41 | 26 |
| 1875 | SL2 | OF | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1876 | SL3 | 1B | 64 | 0 | 750 | 8 | 33 | 21 |
| 1877 | SL3 | 1B | 31 | 0 | 306 | 4 | 23 | 14 |
| 1877 | SL3 | OF | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 305 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 2 |