Kermit Dial
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Kermit Dial was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball for the Chicago American Giants, the Columbus Blue Birds, and the Detroit Stars. In 39 career games, he hit .223 with 27 hits and 11 RBI. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 191 lb
- Died
- 4/14/1982 in Chicago, IL, USA
Full name: Kermit Nathern Dial
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 121 | 17 | 27 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 8 | 0 | .223 | .277 | .289 | .566 | -149 |
Career AVG .223 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — 18.6% below league average.
Career OBP .277 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 17.6% below league average.
Career SLG .289 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 25.7% below league average.
Career OPS .566 vs. league average .725 across their career seasons — 21.9% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | CAG | NSL | 11 | 31 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .161 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1933 | CBB | NN2 | 22 | 71 | 10 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 0 | .254 | .270 (-6%) | .329 (-11%) | .377 (-14%) | .707 (-13%) | -149.1 |
| 1937 | DTS | NAL | 6 | 19 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | .211 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 39 | 121 | 17 | 27 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 8 | 0 | .223 | — | — | — | — | -149 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | CAG | NSL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 14 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 2.08 | 4.13 (+50%) | -100.1 |
| 1933 | CBB | NN2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 22.0 | 29 | 20 | 5 | 9 | 8.18 | 3.86 (-112%) | -530.3 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 35.0 | 43 | 23 | 13 | 14 | 5.91 | — | -630 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 4 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .273 |
Last 6 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937-08-06 | DT2 | CI1 | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-08-01 | DT2 | CAG | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1937-08-01 | DT2 | CAG | L | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-07-19 | DT2 | KCM | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-07-14 | DT2 | CAG | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-07-12 | DT2 | KCM | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 5 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 17 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Shortstop | 5 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Center Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 3 |
Kermit Dial: the record in brief
Kermit Dial's record on this page is drawn from the season tables, which run from 1932 to 1937. Club by club, the record runs the Chicago American Giants (1932), the Columbus Blue Birds (1933), and the Detroit Stars (1937). Dial is listed as a second baseman at 6-foot-1 and 191 pounds. The recorded birth is January 10, 1908, in Chicago, IL, USA. Dial's death is recorded on April 14, 1982, in Chicago, IL, USA. Kermit Dial was the playing name; the full given name is Kermit Nathern.
The batting record for Dial: 39 games, 27 hits in 121 at bats, and a .223 average; the totals also include 11 RBI. Dial's career OPS of .566 combines a .277 on-base mark with .289 slugging. Measured against the leagues Dial played in, the .223 career average compares with a .274 league average over the same seasons, 18.6% below the league. The OPS comparison is .566 to a league .725, 21.9% below average. No season topped the 18 hits of 1933.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kermit Dial
- Was Kermit Dial a pitcher?
- No. Kermit Dial was a position player (Second Baseman), though he did pitch in 5 career games.
- How many home runs did Kermit Dial hit?
- Kermit Dial hit 0 career home runs with 27 hits.
- What was Kermit Dial's career batting average?
- Kermit Dial batted .223 over his career, with 27 hits in 121 at bats.
- How many RBI did Kermit Dial have?
- Kermit Dial drove in 11 runs in his career.
- What was Kermit Dial's career ERA?
- Kermit Dial finished with a 5.91 career ERA, going 1-1 with 14 strikeouts.
- Is Kermit Dial in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Kermit Dial has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.