Hans Lobert Stats & Facts

Hans Lobert Stats & Facts

  Hans Lobert Positions: Third Baseman and ShortstopBats: Right  •  Throws: Right5-9, 170lb (175cm, 77kg)Born: October 18, 1881 in Wilmington, DEDied: September 14, 1968  in Philadelphia, PABuried: Philadelphia Memorial Park, Frazer, PASchool: Carnegie Mellon University (Pittsburgh, PA)Debut: September 21, 1903 (2,579th in major league history)Last Game: October 3, 1917vs. PHI 3 AB, 2 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBFull Name: John Bernard LobertNicknames: HonusView Player Info from the B-R BullpenView Player Bio from the SABR BioProjectRelatives: Brother of Frank Lobert;…

The major league season starts with three new managers: Lou Boudreau (Cleveland Indians), Mel Ott (New York Giants) and Hans Lobert (Philadelphia Phillies).

The major league season starts with three new managers: Lou Boudreau (Cleveland Indians), Mel Ott (New York Giants) and Hans Lobert (Philadelphia Phillies).

1942- The major league season starts with three new managers: Lou Boudreau (Cleveland Indians), Mel Ott (New York Giants) and Hans Lobert (Philadelphia Phillies).

Cincinnati outfielder Evar Swanson breaks Hans Lobart’s record of 13.8 seconds set earlier in the year as he completes the 360-foot dash in 13.3 seconds

Between games of a twin bill, the Reds entertain the fans by sponsoring a base-circling contest with the winning player receiving $75 in prize money. Cincinnati outfielder Evar Swanson breaks Hans Lobart’s record of 13.8 seconds set earlier in the year as he completes the 360-foot dash in 13.3 seconds, according to official AAU timers who officiated the race.

Grover Cleveland Alexander allows two hits in the 1st inning and none in the next eight innings, but the match-up with the Giants’ Rube Marquard ends in a 1 – 1 tie.

Grover Cleveland Alexander allows two hits in the 1st inning and none in the next eight innings, but the match-up with the Giants’ Rube Marquard ends in a 1 – 1 tie.

Grover Cleveland Alexander allows two hits in the 1st inning and none in the next eight innings, but the match-up with the Giants’ Rube Marquard ends in a 1 – 1 tie.

Infielder Hans Lobert, well known as the “fastest man” in the National League, is traded by the Philadelphia Phillies to the New York Giants

Infielder Hans Lobert, well known as the “fastest man” in the National League, is traded by the Philadelphia Phillies to the New York Giants

1915 – Infielder Hans Lobert, well known as the “fastest man” in the National League, is traded by the Philadelphia Phillies to the New York Giants for pitcher Al Demaree, infielder Milt Stock, and catcher Bert Adams. The speedster will injure his knee in a preseason game at West Point.

19th Century Chicago Cubs superstar Cap Anson is on the mound, delivering the traditional ceremonial “first ball” of the season

19th Century Chicago Cubs superstar Cap Anson is on the mound, delivering the traditional ceremonial “first ball” of the season

Opening Day at West Side Park in Chicago, in front of 18,000 fans on April 22, 1908. Retired 19th Century Chicago Cubs superstar Cap Anson is on the mound, delivering the traditional ceremonial “first ball” of the season. The Cubs will beat the Reds 7-3 Johnny Evers scores 2 and drives in 2, Chick Fraser…