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John Dodge
From BR Bullpen
John Lewis Dodge
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 11½", Weight 165 lb.
- Debut August 29, 1912
- Final Game October 5, 1913
- Born April 27, 1889 in Bolivar, TN USA
- Died June 19, 1916 in Mobile, AL USA
Biographical Information
Third baseman John Dodge began his pro career in 1909. He hit .303 for the Norfolk Tars of the Virginia League in 1912 and reached the majors late that year with the Philadelphia Phillies. After beginning the following season back with the Phillies, he was dealt to the Cincinnati Reds for Beals Becker in June. After the trade, he was the Reds primary third baseman for the remainder of the year but was back in the minors the following summer.
While playing for the Mobile Sea Gulls in the Southern Association in 1916, Dodge was killed after being hit in the head by a pitch from Nashville pitcher Tom Rogers. He was just 27.
