Dutch Fehring
Born: 5/31/1912 in Columbus, IN, USA
Died: 4/13/2006 in Palo Alto, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1934-06-25 | Final Game: 1934-06-25
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: William Paul Fehring
Biography
Dutch Fehring, born in 1912, had a brief yet notable presence in Major League Baseball, playing a single game on June 25, 1934. As a position player, he took the field during a time when baseball was experiencing the tail end of the deadball era, a period characterized by low-scoring games and a focus on strategy rather than power hitting. Despite his limited playing time, Fehring's appearance on the field is a reminder of the many players who aspired to make their mark in the sport, often with only fleeting opportunities.
In his solitary game, Fehring did not record any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. His career statistics reflect the challenges faced by many players during that era, where competition was fierce, and the transition to a more dynamic offensive game was on the horizon. Though his time in the majors was short, Dutch Fehring remains a part of baseball history, representing the countless athletes who navigated the complexities of the game in the early 20th century.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | CHW | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | CHA | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue University | West Lafayette | IN | 1932, 1933, 1934 |