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John Gochnaur

John Gochnaur Notable

b. September 12, 1875 · Brooklyn Superbas 1901, Cleveland Bronchos 1902, Cleveland Naps 1903

John Gochnaur played for three clubs across three seasons as a shortstop, opening with the Brooklyn Superbas in 1901 and closing with the Cleveland Naps in 1903.

Across 264 games he batted .187, with 170 hits and 94 runs. He finished with 32 doubles and 18 stolen bases.

He played 264 games at shortstop, with 870 assists and 146 errors. He turned 104 double plays.

He was born in Altoona, PA, USA on September 12, 1875, and died on September 27, 1929. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1901 BRO 31114 000 2111 .364
1902 CLE 1274594585 1640 3738257 .185
1903 CLE 1344384881 1640 48485310 .185
Career 26490894170 3280 87877918 .187

On this day & linked events

1875

Born September 12, 1875

Altoona, PA, USA

1929

Died September 27, 1929

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