Herman Dehlman, baseball player, 1872-1877

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 305
Shortstop 1
Left Field 1
Right Field 2