Josh Devore Notable

b. November 13, 1887 · New York Giants 1908–1913, Cincinnati Reds 1913, Philadelphia Phillies 1913–1914, Boston Braves 1914

Josh Devore played for four clubs across seven seasons as a left fielder, opening with the New York Giants in 1908 and closing with the Boston Braves in 1914.

Across 601 games he batted .277, with 520 hits and 331 runs. He finished with 11 home runs, 58 doubles and 160 stolen bases.

He played 519 games in the outfield, with 791 putouts and 71 errors.

He was born in Murray City, OH, USA on November 13, 1887, and died on October 6, 1954. He batted left-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

Year	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	AVG
1908	NYG	5	6	1	1	0	0	0	2	1	1	1	.167
1909	NYG	22	28	6	4	1	0	0	1	2	2	3	.143
1910	NYG	133	490	92	149	11	10	2	27	46	67	43	.304
1911	NYG	149	565	96	158	19	10	3	50	81	69	61	.280
1912	NYG	106	327	66	90	14	6	2	37	51	43	27	.275
1913	CIN/NYG/PHI	105	277	43	73	7	5	3	20	19	32	23	.264
1914	BSN/PHI	81	181	27	45	6	0	1	12	22	19	2	.249
Career	—	601	1874	331	520	58	31	11	149	222	233	160	.277

On this day & linked events

1887

Born November 13, 1887

Murray City, OH, USA

1954

Died October 6, 1954

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