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Dutch Zwilling

Dutch Zwilling Notable

b. November 2, 1888 · Chicago White Sox 1910, Chicago Chi-Feds 1914, Chicago Whales 1915, Chicago Cubs 1916

Dutch Zwilling played for four clubs across seven seasons as a center fielder, opening with the Chicago White Sox in 1910 and closing with the Chicago Cubs in 1916.

Across 366 games he batted .284, with 364 hits and 167 runs. He finished with 30 home runs, 76 doubles and 46 stolen bases.

He led the league in home runs once, in 1914, with 16. He led the league in runs batted in once, in 1915, with 94. He played 339 games in the outfield, with 752 putouts and 25 errors.

He was born in St. Louis, MO, USA on November 2, 1888, and died on March 27, 1978. He batted left-handed and threw left-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1910 CHW 2787716 500 511161 .184
1914 CHI 15459291185 38816 95466821 .313
1915 CHI 15054865157 32713 94676524 .286
1916 CHC 355346 101 8460 .113
Career 3661280167364 761530 20212815546 .284

On this day & linked events

1888

Born November 2, 1888

St. Louis, MO, USA

1978

Died March 27, 1978

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