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| '''Jacob Ellsworth Daubert''' (] ] - ] ]) was an ] ] in ] who played for the |
'''Jacob Ellsworth "Jake" Daubert''' (] ] - ] ]) was an ] ] in ] who played for the Brooklyn Superbas and ]. His career lasted from 1910 until his death in 1924. | ||
| ⚫ | Daubert was recognized throughout his career for his performances on the field. In addition to the two batting titles and one MVP award, he was recognized many times by ''The Baseball Magazine'' as a top player. Daubert was named to the periodical's All-American team seven times between ] and ].<ref>{{cite web| title =The Baseball Magazine All American Teams | url=http://world.std.com/~pgw/Deadball/all.america.html | accessdate = 2006-11-09}}</ref> | ||
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| Daubert was born in ], and began working as a ] at age 11. He started his minor league career as a ] before settling in at first base; he was signed by the ] in 1908, but didn't hit well enough to make the team, and his contract was sold to Brooklyn. After hitting .264 as a ] rookie, finishing among the NL's top five players in triples and ]s, he hit over .300 in each of the next six seasons, usually batting second. On ] of his rookie year, he came within one putout of a major league record by recording 21 outs. When the Chalmers Award – the sport's first true MVP award – was created in 1911, he finished in the top ten in the voting in both 1911 and 1912 before winning in 1913. In 1916 he batted .316, finishing second in the batting race behind ], as Brooklyn won the NL pennant and went to their first ]; but he hit only .176 in the five-game loss to the ]. He was nearly the hero of Game 1, however: Brooklyn was trailing 6-1 going into the 9th inning, and after Daubert ] to open the inning, the team scored four times to pull within a ]; he came to bat again with the bases loaded and two out, but hit a sharp ground ball which shortstop ] barely reached. Daubert later had three hits, including a triple, in a 4-3 Game 3 victory. | |||
| == Early Life == | |||
| After slipping to a .261 average in 1917, he bounced back to a .308 mark in ], and led the NL in triples (15). When the season was cut short due to ] and the ], major league owners prorated player salaries; Daubert, who had been among the leading formers of the ] in 1912, sued for the balance, and eventually recovered most of the $2,150. In retaliation, Brooklyn owner ] traded him to Cincinnati for outfielder ] in February 1919, and he became the Reds' captain for the remainder of his career. Although he hit only .276, he was second in the league in runs (79) and third in triples (12), and the team won its first pennant since it debuted in the inaugural season of the ] in ]. In the scandal-tainted ] against the ], he batted .241; in the 9-1 Game 1 victory, he had three hits including a triple, and he had two hits and scored twice in the final 10-5 victory in Game 8. | |||
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| Daubert was born in ], and began working as a ] at age 11.{{fact}} He started his minor league career as a ] before settling in at first base{{fact}}. | |||
| == Major League career == | |||
| He continued his career by hitting over .300 in the next three seasons, including a .336 average in ], when he again led the NL in triples (22) and had a career-high 12 home runs. By 1923, at age 39, he was the oldest regular position player in the major leagues, and he hit .292 that season and .281 in ], when he was almost named Cincinnati's ] following ]'s death. After leaving the team due to illness late in his final season, he died in ] at age 40 from complications following an ] one week earlier. Upon his death he ranked among the major league career leaders in games (4th, 2001), ]s (4th, 19,634), ] (5th, 1128), ] (4th, 20,943) and ]s (3rd, 1199) at first base; he was also among the NL's leaders in ] (7th, 2326), ] (9th, 165), ]s (9th, 7673), ] (10th, 2014) and ] (10th, 3074). In his career, he had 56 home runs, 1117 runs, 722 ] and 250 ], as well as 251 ]s. His Brooklyn franchise record of 1206 games at first base was broken by ] in ]. | |||
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| In 1908, Daubert was signed by the ]. Shortly thereafter, the Indians sold his contract to Brooklyn. While Jake hit just .264 in ], he hit over .300 in each of the next six seasons. He was placed second in the batting order for most of his career.{{fact}} On ], 1910, Daubert recorded 21 putouts in a single game.{{fact}} Had he recorded just one more, he would have tied the Major League record for putouts in a game. | |||
| In ] and ], Daubert placed in the top ten in voting for the Chalmers Award, Major League baseball's first MVP Award. The following year, he won the prize. In 1916 he batted .316 and Brooklyn won the NL pennant; but he hit only .176 in the ] and Brooklyn lost the series to the ]. | |||
| ⚫ | Daubert was recognized throughout his career for his performances on the field. In addition to the two batting titles and MVP award, he was recognized many times by ''The Baseball Magazine'' as a top player |
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| Daubert hit .261 in ], but the following year he hit .308 and led the NL in triples. When the season was cut short due to ] and the ], major league owners prorated player salaries. Daubert, who had been among the founding members of the ], sued for the balance of his salary. Eventually, Jake recovered most of the $2,150 he was due.{{fact}} After the dispute started, Brooklyn owner ] traded him to Cincinnati for outfielder ]. Once in Cincinnati, Daubert served as the Reds' captain for the remainder of his career.{{fact}} | |||
| Daubert was inducted into the ] in ]. | |||
| In ], although he hit only .276, Daubert was second in the league in runs scored and third in triples. The Reds won their first pennant since the inaugural season of the ] in ]. In the ], noted for the ], he batted .241. In the 9-1 Game 1 victory, he had three hits including a triple, and he had two hits and scored twice in the final 10-5 victory in Game 8. | |||
| Daubert hit over .300 in the next three seasons, including a .336 average in ]. 1922 was a prolific year for the first baseman, he also led the NL in triples and had a career-high 12 home runs. By 1923, at age 39, he was the oldest regular position player in the major leagues,{{fact}} and he hit .292 that season. | |||
| In his career, he had 56 home runs, 1117 runs, 722 ], 250 ] and 251 ]. He held the Brooklyn franchise record of 1206 games at first base until the record was broken by ] in ]. | |||
| During his career, Daubert compiled a .303 lifetime ] and was awarded the ] ] as the ]'s top player. He won the league batting title in 1913 and ]. He served as ] on the ] ]. | |||
| == Daubert's death == | |||
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| Daubert left the Reds late in the ] season. Unfortunately, Jake had to have an ]. He died one week later in ] from complications of the surgery.{{fact}} He was eventually inducted into the ] in ]. | |||
| At the time of his death, Daubert ranked among the major league career leaders in games, ], ], ] and ] at first base. He was also among the ] leaders in ], ], ], ] and ]. He also was a prolific bunter and still holds the NL record for most ]. | |||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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| * ''Baseball: The Biographical Encyclopedia'' (2000). Kingston, NY: Total/Sports Illustrated. ISBN 1-892129-34-5. | * ''Baseball: The Biographical Encyclopedia'' (2000). Kingston, NY: Total/Sports Illustrated. ISBN 1-892129-34-5. | ||
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Template:Mlbretired Jacob Ellsworth "Jake" Daubert (April 7 1884 - October 9 1924) was an American first baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the Brooklyn Superbas and Cincinnati Reds. His career lasted from 1910 until his death in 1924.
Daubert was recognized throughout his career for his performances on the field. In addition to the two batting titles and one MVP award, he was recognized many times by The Baseball Magazine as a top player. Daubert was named to the periodical's All-American team seven times between 1911 and 1919.
Early Life
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Daubert was born in Shamokin, Pennsylvania, and began working as a coal miner at age 11. He started his minor league career as a pitcher before settling in at first base.
Major League career
In 1908, Daubert was signed by the Cleveland Indians. Shortly thereafter, the Indians sold his contract to Brooklyn. While Jake hit just .264 in 1910, he hit over .300 in each of the next six seasons. He was placed second in the batting order for most of his career. On May 6, 1910, Daubert recorded 21 putouts in a single game. Had he recorded just one more, he would have tied the Major League record for putouts in a game.
In 1911 and 1912, Daubert placed in the top ten in voting for the Chalmers Award, Major League baseball's first MVP Award. The following year, he won the prize. In 1916 he batted .316 and Brooklyn won the NL pennant; but he hit only .176 in the 1916 World Series and Brooklyn lost the series to the Boston Red Sox.
Daubert hit .261 in 1917 in baseball, but the following year he hit .308 and led the NL in triples. When the season was cut short due to World War I and the influenza epidemic, major league owners prorated player salaries. Daubert, who had been among the founding members of the Players' Fraternity, sued for the balance of his salary. Eventually, Jake recovered most of the $2,150 he was due. After the dispute started, Brooklyn owner Charles Ebbets traded him to Cincinnati for outfielder Tommy Griffith. Once in Cincinnati, Daubert served as the Reds' captain for the remainder of his career.
In 1919, although he hit only .276, Daubert was second in the league in runs scored and third in triples. The Reds won their first pennant since the inaugural season of the American Association in 1882. In the 1919 World Series, noted for the Black Sox Scandal, he batted .241. In the 9-1 Game 1 victory, he had three hits including a triple, and he had two hits and scored twice in the final 10-5 victory in Game 8.
Daubert hit over .300 in the next three seasons, including a .336 average in 1922. 1922 was a prolific year for the first baseman, he also led the NL in triples and had a career-high 12 home runs. By 1923, at age 39, he was the oldest regular position player in the major leagues, and he hit .292 that season.
In his career, he had 56 home runs, 1117 runs, 722 runs batted in, 250 doubles and 251 stolen bases. He held the Brooklyn franchise record of 1206 games at first base until the record was broken by Gil Hodges in 1956.
During his career, Daubert compiled a .303 lifetime batting average and was awarded the 1913 Chalmers Award as the National League's top player. He won the league batting title in 1913 and 1914. He served as captain on the 1919 Cincinnati Reds.
Daubert's death
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Daubert left the Reds late in the 1924 season. Unfortunately, Jake had to have an appendectomy. He died one week later in Cincinnati, Ohio from complications of the surgery. He was eventually inducted into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame in 1966.
At the time of his death, Daubert ranked among the major league career leaders in games, putouts, assists, total chances and double plays at first base. He was also among the National League leaders in hits, triples, at-bats, games played and total bases. He also was a prolific bunter and still holds the NL record for most sacrifice hits.
References
- Baseball: The Biographical Encyclopedia (2000). Kingston, NY: Total/Sports Illustrated. ISBN 1-892129-34-5.
External links
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference
- BaseballLibrary.com - biography and career highlights
| Preceded byHeinie Zimmerman | National League Batting Champion 1913-1914 |
Succeeded byLarry Doyle |
- "The Baseball Magazine All American Teams". Retrieved 2006-11-09.