Herb Herring
Born: 7/22/1891 in Danville, AR, USA
Died: 4/22/1964 in Tucson, AZ, USA
MLB Debut: 1912-09-04 | Final Game: 1912-09-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 178 lbs
Full name: Herbert Lee Herring
Biography
Herb Herring was a professional baseball player born in 1891, whose brief career took place on September 4, 1912. Herring played as a position player, participating in only one major league game. During this solitary appearance, he did not record any hits, home runs, or RBIs, resulting in a career batting average of 0.0. His lack of statistical contributions reflects the challenges faced by many players of his era, particularly those who struggled to secure regular playing time in a competitive environment.
Herring's time in Major League Baseball was notably short, and he remains a footnote in the annals of baseball history. The early 1910s were a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven game, but Herring did not leave a lasting mark on the sport. Despite the limited impact of his career, he is part of the rich tapestry of players who sought to make their mark in the ever-evolving landscape of American baseball.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | WS1 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
