John Dagenhard Stats

John Dagenhard was born on Wednesday, April 25, 1917, in Magnolia, Ohio. Dagenhard was 26 years old when he broke into the big leagues on September 28, 1943, with the Boston Braves. His biographical data, year-by-year hitting stats, fielding stats, pitching stats (where applicable), career totals, uniform numbers, salary data and miscellaneous items-of-interest are presented by Baseball Almanac on this comprehensive John Dagenhard baseball stats page.

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"Dagy, when the war is over, come back. You are one of the greatest pitchers I have ever seen. You will earn at least $6000 per year!" - Hall of Fame Manager Casey Stengel (The Repository, 07/17/2001, 'John D. Dagenhard Obituary')

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Birth Name:   John Douglas Dagenhard
Nickname:   Dagy
Born On:   04-25-1917  (Taurus)
Place of Birth Data Born In:   Magnolia, Ohio
Year of Death Data Died On:   07-16-2001 (1,000 Oldest Living)
Place of Death Data Died In:   Bolivar, Ohio
Cemetery:   Magnolia Cemetery, Magnolia, Ohio
High School:   Magnolia High School (Magnolia, OH)
College:   Ohio State University
Batting Stances Chart Bats:   Right   Throwing Arms Chart Throws:   Right
Player Height Chart Height:   6-02   Player Weight Chart Weight:   195
First Game:   09-28-1943 (Age 26)
Last Game:   10-03-1943
Draft:   Not Applicable

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John Dagenhard Pitching Stats

1943 26 Braves 2 1 1 1 0 1.000 0.00 1 0 0 11.0 46 9 0 2 0 4 0 2 1 2 0 -
1 Year 2 1 1 1 0 1.000 0.00 1 0 0 11.0 46 9 0 2 0 4 0 2 1 2 0 -

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John Dagenhard Hitting Stats

1943 26 Braves 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 .000 .250 .000
1 Year 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 .000 .250 .000

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John Dagenhard Fielding Stats

1943 Braves P 2 1 33 5 2.5 5 1 4 0 2 n/a n/a n/a 1.000 4.09
P Totals 2 1 33 5 2.5 5 1 4 0 2 n/a n/a n/a 1.000 4.09
1 Year 2 1 33 5 2.5 5 1 4 0 2 n/a n/a n/a 1.000 4.09

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John Dagenhard Miscellaneous Stats

1943 Braves 0 0 .000 0 0 n/a 0.0 1.5 0.0 0.50 1.64 3.27
1 Year 0 0 .000 0 0 n/a 0.0 1.5 0.0 0.50 1.64 3.27

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John Dagenhard Miscellaneous Items of Interest

1943 Boston Braves 42 $2,000.00 - -

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Did you know that John Dagenhard is one of only thirteen former Major League ballplayers who are undefeated pitchers (Wins >= 1) with a perfect earned run average (ERA = 0.00)?

Undefeated & Perfect ERA

Name MLB Debut Stats
Elmer Bliss 09-28-1903 1-0, 0.00
Nestor Chavez 09-09-1967 1-0, 0.00
Rocky Colavito 09-10-1955 1-0, 0.00
John Dagenhard 09-28-1943 1-0, 0.00
Tom Dougherty 04-24-1904 1-0, 0.00
Jake Jaeckel 09-19-1964 1-0, 0.00
Tim Jones 07-26-1988 1-0, 0.00
George Kelly 08-18-1915 1-0, 0.00
John LeRoy 09-26-1997 1-0, 0.00
Brent Mayne 09-26-1966 1-0, 0.00
Stan Rees 06-12-1918 1-0, 0.00
Chris Saenz 04-24-2004 1-0, 0.00
Wilson Valdez 09-07-2004 1-0, 0.00

John Dagenhard Picture

John Dagenhard Picture | Boston Braves | Baseball Almanac Collection

John Dagenhard is one of twenty Braves players who served in the United States Military during World War II. The other heroes were: Ducky Detweiler, Tom Earley, Nanny Fernandez, Sam Gentile, Buddy Gremp, Art Johnson, Frank LaManna, Ray Martin, Johnny McCarthy, Bama Rowell, Bill Posedel, Earl Reid, Skippy Roberge, Johnny Sain, Warren Spahn, Lou Tost, Lefty Wallace, Max West and Ace Williams.

John Dagenhard was the first Braves player in franchise history to wear #42. When the franchise moved from Boston to Milwaukee, Ebba St. Claire was first. And when the franchise moved from Milwaukee to Atlanta Braves, Joey Jay was first. Every Braves Player Who Wore #42]

Which pitcher has the most innings pitched in their career, but did not allow a single earned run (ERA = 0.00)? Exactly two pitchers in baseball history have ten or more innings pitched: Tim Jones, 10 innings pitched, a 0.00 ERA, and the Major League record holder, John Dagenhard, 11 innings pitched and a 0.00 ERA.

John Dagenhard Newspaper Clipping

John Dagenhard Final Game (Box Score) | The Indianapolis Star | October 3, 1943