Elmer Zacher
Born: 9/17/1880 in Buffalo, NY, USA
Died: 12/20/1944 in Buffalo, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1910-04-30 | Final Game: 1910-08-25
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Elmer Henry Zacher
Biography
Elmer Zacher was a professional baseball player born in 1880, who played as a position player in the early 20th century. His career spanned from April 30, 1910, to August 25, 1910, during a time when the sport was evolving rapidly, transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive approach. Zacher appeared in 48 games, where he recorded 28 hits and accumulated a batting average of .212. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed to his team's offense with 10 RBIs and demonstrated a degree of speed on the basepaths, successfully stealing 3 bases.
While Zacher's career in Major League Baseball was brief, his participation in the game during this formative period is a reflection of the challenges and opportunities faced by players of his time. His journey through the sport highlights the competitive nature of early baseball, where many players were vying for limited opportunities in an expanding league. Despite his short tenure, Zacher remains a part of baseball history, representing the spirit of perseverance and the drive of players who laid the groundwork for future generations in the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | 132 | 7 | 28 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 19 | 0.212 | 0.278 | 0.265 | 0.543 | -327.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1910 | STL | NL | 47 | 132 | 7 | 28 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 19 | 0.212 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 37 | 28 | 78 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | NY1 | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1910 | SLN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1910 | SLN | OF | 36 | 28 | 77 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 11 |
| Center Field | 15 |
| Right Field | 11 |