Herm Doscher
Born: 12/20/1852 in New York, NY, USA
Died: 3/20/1934 in Buffalo, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1872-09-05 | Final Game: 1882-08-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 182 lbs
Full name: John Henry Doscher
Biography
Herm Doscher was a professional baseball player born in 1852, whose career spanned from 1872 to 1882. As a position player, he participated in 109 games, during which he recorded 98 hits and accumulated 40 runs batted in (RBIs), culminating in a batting average of .225. Known for his tenacity on the field, Doscher played in an era that laid the groundwork for modern baseball, navigating the transition from the early days of the sport to its more organized structure.
Despite not hitting any home runs throughout his career and only stealing one base, Doscher's contributions to his teams were significant in the context of the game during the late 19th century. His playing style reflected the competitive spirit of the time, marked by a focus on contact hitting and strategic base running. Although his career statistics may not place him among the legendary figures of the sport, Doscher remains a part of baseball history, representing the early evolution of the game and the players who helped shape its future.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 109 | 436 | 36 | 98 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 2 | 33 | 0.225 | 0.228 | 0.257 | 0.485 | -1025.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1872 | BR2 | 6 | 24 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.375 | 0.0 | |
| 1873 | BR2 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.167 | 0.0 | |
| 1875 | WS6 | 22 | 81 | 5 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0.185 | -283.0 | |
| 1879 | CHC | NL | 3 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
| 1879 | TRN | NL | 47 | 191 | 16 | 42 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0.220 | 0.0 |
| 1881 | CL2 | NL | 5 | 19 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.211 | 0.0 |
| 1882 | CL2 | NL | 25 | 104 | 7 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0.240 | -249.7 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 99 | 0 | 123 | 209 | 81 | 11 |
| OF | 9 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| SS | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1872 | BR2 | OF | 6 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 1873 | BR2 | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1875 | WS6 | 3B | 22 | 0 | 32 | 53 | 28 | 1 |
| 1879 | CHN | 3B | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 1879 | TRN | 3B | 47 | 0 | 49 | 96 | 35 | 7 |
| 1881 | CL2 | 3B | 5 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 1 |
| 1882 | CL2 | 3B | 22 | 0 | 33 | 45 | 13 | 2 |
| 1882 | CL2 | SS | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1882 | CL2 | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 99 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 6 |