Brad Kocher
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1912-1916)
Brad Kocher was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1912 to 1916 for the Detroit Tigers and the New York Giants, a span of 5 seasons. In 67 career games, he hit .180 with 25 hits and 12 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 188 lb
- Died
- 1/13/1965 in White Haven, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1912-04-24
- Last Game
- 1916-10-05
Full name: Bradley Wilson Kocher
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | 139 | 9 | 25 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 20 | .180 | .203 | .245 | .447 | -815 |
Career AVG .180 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 29.5% below league average.
Career OBP .203 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 37.0% below league average.
Career SLG .245 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 27.7% below league average.
Career OPS .447 vs. league average .660 across their career seasons — 32.2% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | DET | AL | 29 | 63 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 9 | .206 | .268 (-23%) | .335 (-31%) | .358 (-20%) | .694 (-26%) | -270.9 |
| 1915 | NY1 | NL | 4 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .455 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1916 | NY1 | NL | 34 | 65 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10 | .108 | .248 (-57%) | .314 (-57%) | .326 (-58%) | .640 (-57%) | -544.1 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 67 | 139 | 9 | 25 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 20 | .180 | — | — | — | — | -815 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (68 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 28 | 38 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 2 | .184 |
| Away | 40 | 101 | 7 | 19 | 0 | 9 | .188 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916-10-05 | NY1 | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-09-30 | NY1 | BSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-09-28 | NY1 | BSN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-09-26 | NY1 | STL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-09-22 | NY1 | CHC | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-09-19 | NY1 | PIT | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1916-08-24 | NY1 | PIT | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-08-22 | NY1 | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1916-08-21 | NY1 | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1916-08-20 | NY1 | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 57 |
Brad Kocher: the record in brief
Brad Kocher played a first major league game on April 24, 1912 and a last one on October 5, 1916. By club, Kocher's seasons break down as the Detroit Tigers (1912) and the New York Giants (1915 through 1916). Kocher, a catcher by primary position, threw and hit right-handed. Height and weight on file: 5-foot-11 and 188 pounds. The birth record reads January 16, 1888, in White Haven, PA, USA. Kocher's death is recorded on January 13, 1965, in White Haven, PA, USA. Brad Kocher was the playing name; the full given name is Bradley Wilson.
In 67 games and 139 at bats, Kocher batted .180 with 25 hits; the totals also include 12 RBI. Reaching base at a .203 clip and slugging .245, Kocher finished with a .447 OPS. Measured against the leagues Kocher played in, the .180 career average compares with a .255 league average over the same seasons, 29.5% below the league. Kocher collected a career-high 13 hits in 1912. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .206 in 1912, did not top the league's .268.
Frequently Asked Questions about Brad Kocher
- What years did Brad Kocher play?
- Brad Kocher played in Major League Baseball from 1912 to 1916.
- Was Brad Kocher a pitcher?
- No. Brad Kocher was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Brad Kocher hit?
- Brad Kocher hit 0 career home runs with 25 hits.
- What teams did Brad Kocher play for?
- Brad Kocher played for 2 teams: the Detroit Tigers (1912) and the New York Giants (1915–1916).
- What were Brad Kocher's career stats?
- In 67 games, Brad Kocher had 25 hits, 12 RBI, and 9 runs, with a .180 batting average.
- What position did Brad Kocher play?
- Brad Kocher played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Brad Kocher and how much did he weigh?
- Brad Kocher was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 188 pounds.
- What was Brad Kocher's career batting average?
- Brad Kocher batted .180 over his career, with 25 hits in 139 at bats.
- How many RBI did Brad Kocher have?
- Brad Kocher drove in 12 runs in his career.
- Is Brad Kocher in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Brad Kocher has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.