Denny Sothern, baseball player, 1926-1931

Denny Sothern

Born: 1/20/1904 in Washington, DC, USA

Died: 12/7/1977 in Durham, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1926-09-10 | Final Game: 1931-09-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Dennis Elwood Sothern

Biography

Denny Sothern was a professional baseball player born in 1904, whose career spanned from 1926 to 1931. A versatile position player, Sothern played in a total of 357 games, where he showcased his blend of offensive skills and speed on the basepaths. Over his career, he recorded 379 hits, including 19 home runs, and drove in 115 runs, achieving a solid batting average of .28. His prowess as a base runner was evident with 38 stolen bases, highlighting his ability to be a constant threat on the field. Sothern's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to emerge from the shadows of the deadball era into a more dynamic offensive game. His contributions to his teams were marked by his consistent hitting and ability to contribute in key situations, making him a valuable asset throughout his playing years. Although not a Hall of Famer, Sothern's impact on the game is remembered by those who appreciate the evolution of baseball during the late 1920s and early 1930s.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
21.0 21.0 1.0 3.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.143 0.143 0.143 0.286

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
357 1355 219 379 80 9 19 115 38 83 136 0.280 0.325 0.394 0.719 -1422.3

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 327 0 863 44 32 12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 28
Center Field 292
Right Field 8