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
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | 21.0 | 21.0 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.143 | 0.143 | 0.143 | 0.286 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | PHI | NL | 14 | 53 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0.245 | 8.6 |
| 1928 | PHI | NL | 141 | 579 | 82 | 165 | 27 | 5 | 5 | 38 | 17 | 34 | 53 | 0.285 | -685.2 |
| 1929 | PHI | NL | 76 | 294 | 52 | 90 | 21 | 3 | 5 | 27 | 13 | 16 | 24 | 0.306 | 128.1 |
| 1930 | PHI | NL | 90 | 347 | 66 | 97 | 26 | 1 | 5 | 36 | 6 | 22 | 37 | 0.280 | -566.4 |
| 1930 | PIT | NL | 17 | 51 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0.176 | -566.4 |
| 1931 | BRO | NL | 19 | 31 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0.161 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | PHI | OF | 13 | 0 | 38 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1928 | PHI | OF | 136 | 0 | 358 | 19 | 14 | 7 |
| 1929 | PHI | OF | 71 | 0 | 193 | 9 | 7 | 2 |
| 1930 | PHI | OF | 84 | 0 | 217 | 15 | 8 | 3 |
| 1930 | PIT | OF | 13 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1931 | BRO | OF | 10 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 28 |
| Center Field | 292 |
| Right Field | 8 |