Rudy Kemmler
Rudy Kemmler | |
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Catcher | |
Born: 1860 Chicago | |
Died: Chicago | June 20, 1909|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
July 26, 1879, for the Providence Grays | |
Last MLB appearance | |
August 11, 1889, for the Columbus Solons | |
MLB statistics | |
Batting average | .195 |
Home runs | 0 |
Runs scored | 79 |
Teams | |
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Rudolph Kemmler, born Rudolph Kemler, (January 1860 – June 20, 1909) was an American
.Kemmler was a poor hitter but a good defensive catcher. In the days before catchers had protection against pitched balls, he was quite durable. He spent most of his career as a reserve player.
Kemmler caught two no-hitters in 1884 for Columbus Buckeye pitchers Ed Morris and Frank Mountain.
Kemmler died in his hometown of Chicago, and is interred at Concordia Cemetery in Forest Park, Illinois.[1]
References
- ^ "Rudy Kemmler's career statistics". retrosheet.org. Retrosheet, Inc. Retrieved 2009-06-02.
Sources
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)