Joe Gerhardt

John Joseph Gerhardt
(Move Up Joe)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 0", Weight 160 lb.

• Debut September 1, 1873
• Final Game April 29, 1891
• Born February 14, 1855 in Washington, DC USA
• Died March 11, 1922 in Middletown, NY USA

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Biographical Information

An Old Judge card of Gerhardt, 1886

Joe Gerhardt was a weak-hitting second baseman who nevertheless played for many years in the majors due to his glove. In his 15-year career in the majors, from 1873 to 1891, he hit only .227, but did have some decent years with the bat. In 1877, he hit .304, and in 1878 he hit .297. In 1883 he hit 9 triples and the next year he hit 8. He was the brother-in-law of George Winkleman.

He set the record, since surpassed, of playing for eleven teams in his career.

He managed twice in the majors and three years in the minors, with the Albany Senators from 1891-1893. He also umpired one game in the National Association in 1875.

Preceded by Tommy McCarthy

St. Louis Browns Manager 1890

Succeeded by Charlie Comiskey

Year-by-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Playoffs	Notes
1883	Louisville Eclipse	American Association	52-45	5th
1890	St. Louis Browns	American Association	20-16	3rd		replaced Tommy McCarthy (15-12), John Kerins (9-8), James Roseman (7-8) and Count Campau (27-14) on August 30
1891	Albany Senators	Eastern Association	72-49	2nd
1892	Albany Senators	Eastern League	60-58	4th
1893	Albany Senators	Eastern League	54-62	5th

Records Held

• Lowest batting average, season (modern qualifier), .155, 1885

Related Sites

• BR Manager page