Dutch Lerchen

Bertram Roe "Dutch" Lerchen (April 4, 1889 – January 7, 1962) was a shortstop who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the 1910 season. Listed at 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m), 160 lb., Lerchen batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Detroit, Michigan. His cousin, George Lerchen, played for Detroit and Cincinnati from 1952 to 1953.

Dutch Lerchen
Shortstop
Born: (1889-04-04)April 4, 1889
Detroit, Michigan
Died: January 7, 1962(1962-01-07) (aged 72)
Detroit, Michigan
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
August 14, 1910, for the Boston Red Sox
Last MLB appearance
October 8, 1910, for the Boston Red Sox
MLB statistics
Games played6
At bats15
Hits0
Teams

In a six-game career, Lerchen went hitless in 15 at-bats. He received a walk and scored a run. In six appearances at shortstop, he collected nine outs with four assists and made a double play while committing one error in 14 chances for a .929 fielding percentage.

Lerchen died in his hometown of Detroit, Michigan, at age 72.

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