Dutch Kemner

Born: 3/4/1899 in Quincy, IL, USA

Died: 1/16/1988 in Quincy, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1929-04-19 | Final Game: 1929-06-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Herman John Kemner

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Biography

Dutch Kemner, born in 1899, was a professional baseball player who made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball during the 1929 season. He played primarily as a position player, participating in a total of 9 games from April 19 to June 8. Despite his limited playing time at the highest level, Kemner's contribution to the game exemplifies the challenges faced by many players during the early years of the league, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era into a more offensively oriented game. During his short career, Kemner recorded 1 hit, resulting in a batting average of 0.25. He did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, and his speed on the bases was not reflected in his statistics, as he recorded 0 stolen bases. While his time in the majors was fleeting, Kemner remains a part of baseball history, representing the numerous players who aimed to make their mark in a competitive and evolving sport. His legacy is a reminder of the perseverance required by those who sought to succeed in baseball during the late 1920s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	9	0	0	0	1	15.3	19	13	0	8	10	7.63	0

Career ERA 7.63 vs. league average 4.60 across their career seasons — 65.9% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1929	CIN	NL	0	0	9	0	0	0	1	15.3	19	13	8	10	7.63	4.60 (-66%)	382.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
9	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	0.250	0.250	0.500	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .289 across their career seasons — 13.6% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 29.3% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — 39.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.769 across their career seasons — 35.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1929	CIN	NL	9	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	9	0	0	4	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1929	CIN	P	9	0	0	4	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	9