John Hummel

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John Hummel
John Hummel
Second Baseman/Outfielder/First Baseman
Born: April 4, 1883
Died: May 18, 1959 (aged 76)
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 12, 1905
for the Brooklyn Superbas
Final game
September 2, 1918
for the New York Yankees
Career statistics
Batting average     .254
Home runs     29
Runs batted in     394
Teams
Career highlights and awards


John Edwin Hummel (April 4, 1883 - May 18, 1959) born in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania was a Utility player for the Brooklyn Superbas/Brooklyn Dodgers/Brooklyn Robins (1905-15) and New York Yankees (1918). He attended college at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania.

He led the National League in Strikeouts (81) in 1910.

In 12 seasons he played in 1,161 Games and had 3,906 At Bats, 421 Runs, 991 Hits, 128 Doubles, 84 Triples, 29 Home Runs, 394 RBI, 117 Stolen Bases, 346 Walks, .254 Batting Average, .316 On-base percentage, .352 Slugging Percentage, 1,374 Total Bases and 114 Sacrifice Hits.

He died in Springfield, Massachusetts at the age of 76.

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