Doc Kerr, baseball player, 1914-1915

Doc Kerr

Born: 1/17/1882 in Dellroy, OH, USA

Died: 1/9/1937 in Baltimore, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-04-22 | Final Game: 1915-08-26

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: John Jonas Kerr

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Biography

Doc Kerr, born in 1882, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 20th century. He played in the Major Leagues from 1914 until his last game on August 26, 1915. During his brief career, Kerr showcased his abilities as a position player, appearing in 59 games. He recorded 28 hits, which included one home run, and drove in 8 runs, finishing with a batting average of .252. Additionally, he demonstrated his speed on the bases with 1 stolen base. Kerr's playing career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era into a more offense-oriented style. While he may not have had a lengthy career or amassed overwhelming statistics, his contributions reflect the competitive nature of early 20th-century baseball. After his playing days, Kerr left behind a legacy as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the dedication and spirit of the game during a formative time.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
59 111 8 28 5 3 1 8 1 12 19 0.252 0.325 0.378 0.704 109.9

Career AVG .252 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .325 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .378 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — +12.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.704 vs. league average 0.656 across their career seasons — +7.2% above 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
1914 PTF FL 42 71 3 17 4 2 1 7 0 10 13 0.239 .255 (-6%) .322 (+3%) .339 (+16%) .661 (+10%) 109.9
1914 BLF FL 14 34 4 9 1 1 0 1 1 1 6 0.265 — — — — 109.9
1915 BLF FL 3 6 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 0 4 0 0 0
C 33 0 152 44 5 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1914 PTF C 18 0 68 29 3 2
1914 BLF 1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1914 BLF C 13 0 78 14 2 0
1915 BLF 1B 1 0 3 0 0 0
1915 BLF C 2 0 6 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 33
First Base 2