Dick Kauffman
Born: 6/22/1888 in East Lewisburg, PA, USA
Died: 4/16/1948 in Lewisburg, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1914-09-17 | Final Game: 1915-06-12
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Howard Richard Kauffman
Biography
Dick Kauffman was a professional baseball player born in 1888, who had a brief career in the early 20th century, playing in the major leagues from 1914 until June 12, 1915. As a position player, Kauffman participated in 44 games, during which he recorded 36 hits and drove in 16 runs, achieving a batting average of .259. While he did not hit any home runs and did not steal any bases, his contributions were significant during a time when the game was evolving from the deadball era into a more offense-oriented style.
Kauffman's playing career unfolded in an era marked by significant changes in baseball, including the transition towards more power-hitting and the increasing popularity of the sport. Though his time in the majors was relatively short, Kauffman's performance reflected the competitive nature of the league during this period. His ability to make contact and contribute to his team's offensive efforts left a mark, even if his statistics did not fully capture the essence of his playing style.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | 139 | 10 | 36 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 5 | 30 | 0.259 | 0.295 | 0.353 | 0.647 | -37.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | SLA | AL | 7 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.267 | 0.0 |
| 1915 | SLA | AL | 37 | 124 | 9 | 32 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 5 | 27 | 0.258 | -37.3 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 39 | 0 | 320 | 16 | 6 | 22 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | SLA | 1B | 7 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915 | SLA | 1B | 32 | 0 | 291 | 16 | 5 | 22 |
| 1915 | SLA | OF | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 38 |
| Right Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susquehanna University | Selinsgrove | PA | 1907, 1908, 1909 |