Dutch Dotterer
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1957-1961)
Dutch Dotterer was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1957 to 1961 for the Cincinnati Reds and the Washington Senators, a span of 5 seasons. In 107 career games, he hit .247 with 74 hits, 5 home runs, and 33 RBI.
- 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 209 lb
- Died
- 10/9/1999 in Syracuse, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1957-09-25
- Last Game
- 1961-04-30
Full name: Henry John Dotterer
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 107 | 299 | 27 | 74 | 15 | 0 | 5 | 33 | 0 | 35 | 44 | .247 | .323 | .348 | .671 | -123 |
Career AVG .247 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .323 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .348 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 11.5% below league average.
Career OPS .671 vs. league average .718 across their career seasons — 6.5% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | CIN | NL | 4 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .083 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1958 | CIN | NL | 11 | 28 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1959 | CIN | NL | 52 | 161 | 21 | 43 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 16 | 23 | .267 | .256 (+4%) | .323 (+1%) | .392 (-11%) | .715 (-6%) | -137.0 |
| 1960 | CIN | NL | 33 | 79 | 4 | 18 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 10 | .228 | .255 (-11%) | .323 (+4%) | .387 (-5%) | .711 (-1%) | 14.1 |
| 1961 | WS2 | AL | 7 | 19 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | .263 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 107 | 299 | 27 | 74 | 15 | 0 | 5 | 33 | 0 | 35 | 44 | .247 | — | — | — | — | -123 | ||
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
View full game log (107 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 50 | 141 | 17 | 40 | 2 | 16 | .284 |
| Away | 57 | 158 | 10 | 34 | 3 | 17 | .215 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961-04-30 | TEX | NYY | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961-04-29 | TEX | BAL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1961-04-28 | TEX | BAL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1961-04-20 | TEX | CHW | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1961-04-19 | TEX | CHW | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1961-04-16 | TEX | CLE | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1961-04-15 | TEX | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960-07-30 | CIN | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1960-07-29 | CIN | SFG | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1960-07-26 | CIN | LAD | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 101 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse University | Syracuse | NY | 1950 |
Dutch Dotterer: the record in brief
According to the bio, Dutch Dotterer debuted on September 25, 1957 and played a final game on April 30, 1961. Dotterer played for the Cincinnati Redlegs (1957 to 1959), the Cincinnati Reds (1960), and the Washington Senators (1961). Dotterer is listed as a catcher at 6 feet, 0 inches and 209 pounds. Dotterer both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is November 11, 1930, in Syracuse, NY, USA. Dotterer died on October 9, 1999, in Syracuse, NY, USA. Dotterer's full given name, per the bio, is Henry John Dotterer.
The batting record for Dotterer: 107 games, 74 hits in 299 at bats, and a .247 average, adding 5 home runs and 33 RBI. Dotterer got on base at a .323 rate and slugged .348 (.671 OPS). The .247 career average is close to the .257 the league hit across the same seasons. In OPS terms, Dotterer's .671 stands 6.5% below the league's .718. The hits column peaks at 43, in 1959. The Lg AVG column puts Dotterer's 1959 at .267 against .256, the widest margin among the busiest seasons at 4%.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dutch Dotterer
- What years did Dutch Dotterer play?
- Dutch Dotterer played in Major League Baseball from 1957 to 1961.
- Was Dutch Dotterer a pitcher?
- No. Dutch Dotterer was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Dutch Dotterer hit?
- Dutch Dotterer hit 5 career home runs with 74 hits.
- What was Dutch Dotterer's career batting average?
- Dutch Dotterer batted .247 over his career, with 74 hits in 299 at bats.
- How many RBI did Dutch Dotterer have?
- Dutch Dotterer drove in 33 runs in his career.
- Is Dutch Dotterer in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dutch Dotterer has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.