| Herm Doscher | |
|---|---|
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| Third baseman/Umpire | |
| Born: December 20, 1852 New York City | |
| Died: March 20, 1934 (aged 81) Buffalo, New York | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 5, 1872, for the Brooklyn Atlantics | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| August 4, 1882, for the Cleveland Blues | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .225 |
| Home runs | 0 |
| Runs batted in | 40 |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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John Henry "Herm" Doscher, Sr. (December 20, 1852 – March 20, 1934) was an American third baseman and umpire in the early years of professional baseball, playing for five different teams in the National Association and National League from 1872 though 1882. He also served as a regular umpire in both early major leagues, the NL (1880–81) and American Association (1887–88, 1890).[1] His son Jack was a major league pitcher for several years, mainly for the Brooklyn Superbas.[2] Jack Doscher was the first son of a major leaguer to also play in the majors.[3]
- ^ "Herm Doscher's Stats". retrosheet.org. Retrieved March 28, 2008.
- ^ "Jack Doscher's Stats". retrosheet.org. Retrieved March 28, 2008.
- ^ "Baseball Fathers and Sons". baseball-almanac.com. Retrieved March 28, 2008.