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John Brock Notable

b. October 16, 1896 · St. Louis Cardinals 1917–1918

John Brock played 1917 to 1918 for the St. Louis Cardinals as a catcher.

Across 34 games he batted .254, with 17 hits and 13 runs. He finished with 3 doubles and 7 stolen bases.

He played 22 games behind the plate, with 51 putouts and 4 errors. He turned 1 double play.

He was born in Hamilton, IL, USA on October 16, 1896, and died on October 27, 1951. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1917 STL 71546 100 2022 .400
1918 STL 2752911 200 43105 .212
Career 34671317 300 63127 .254

On this day & linked events

1896

Born October 16, 1896

Hamilton, IL, USA

1951

Died October 27, 1951