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Johnny Vander Meer

Retired
High Level
MLB
Years
1937-1951 (1937-1951)
Proper Name
John Samuel Vander Meer
Nickname
Double No-Hit
Positions
P (346)
Positions
P
Height / Weight
6-1 / 190
Bats / Throws
Both / Left
Birthdate
November 2,1914
Death Date
October 6,1997   Age:  82.338
High School
Midland Park (Midland Park,NJ)
Drafted/Signed
UDFA: 1933-Brooklyn Dodgers
MLB Debut
April 22,1950
MLBAM ID
123638
Retrosheet#
vandj101
More Player Information
Stat Capsulew-lggssviphsoerawhip
MLB Career119-12134628522,104.2179912943.441.39

[Player Notes]

[1938] Pitched 3-0 no-hitter for Cincinnati Reds vs Boston Bees on June 11,1938 ... Pitched 6-0 no-hitter for Cincinnati Reds vs Brooklyn Dodgers on June 15,1938[1940] World Series Champion with Cincinnati Reds[1958] Inducted into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and MuseumMore Notes

Pitching Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#agewleraggscgshogfgrsviphrerhrbbsowpbkhbwhiph9hr9bb9so9ra9so_bb
1937Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN27,3122353.8419940310084.1634136069521021.576.720.007.365.554.380.75
1938Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN572315103.123229163030225.11778978121031255031.247.070.484.114.993.551.21
1939Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN3324594.67302180490129.012876677951023221.738.930.496.637.125.301.07
1940Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN3325313.751072023148.0382420341411111.657.130.567.697.694.501.00
1941Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN332616132.823332186010226.1172837181262023011.326.840.325.018.033.301.60
1942Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN332718122.433333214000244.0188786661021864011.196.930.223.766.862.881.82
1943Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN332815162.873636213000289.02281029251621746031.357.100.165.045.423.181.07
1946Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN333110123.172925114040204.117577721178941001.247.710.483.444.143.391.21
1947Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN33329144.40302993010186.0186104911187793031.479.000.534.213.825.030.91
1948Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN333317143.413333143000232.02049788151241202011.417.910.584.814.663.760.97
1949Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN32,33345104.90282473240159.217292871285765021.619.700.684.794.285.190.89
1950Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN3435343.79326001726173.26046311059413021.627.331.227.215.015.620.69
1951Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE22360118.0011000003.08660120003.0024.000.003.006.0018.002.00
1937MLBTotal--CIN----353.8419940103084.1634136069521021.576.720.007.365.554.380.75
1938MLBTotal--CIN----15103.123229163300225.11778978121031255031.247.070.484.114.993.551.21
1939MLBTotal--CIN----594.67302180940129.012876677951023221.738.930.496.637.125.301.07
1940MLBTotal--CIN----313.751072032148.0382420341411111.657.120.567.697.694.501.00
1941MLBTotal--CIN----16132.823332186100226.1172837181262023011.326.840.325.018.033.301.60
1942MLBTotal--CIN----18122.433333214000244.0188786661021864011.196.930.223.766.862.881.82
1943MLBTotal--CIN----15162.873636213000289.02281029251621746031.357.100.165.045.423.181.07
1946MLBTotal--CIN----10123.172925114400204.117577721178941001.247.710.483.444.143.391.21
1947MLBTotal--CIN----9144.40302993100186.0186104911187793031.479.000.534.213.825.030.91
1948MLBTotal--CIN----17143.413333143000232.02049788151241202011.417.910.584.814.663.760.97
1949MLBTotal--CIN----5104.90282473420159.217292871285765021.619.700.684.794.285.190.89
1950MLBTotal--CHN----343.79326002617173.26046311059413021.627.331.227.215.015.620.69
1951MLBTotal--CLE----0118.0011000003.08660120003.0024.000.003.006.0018.002.00
Tot:MLB (13 yrs)MLB1191213.4434628513129612822104.2179991580510011321294373211.397.690.434.845.533.911.14
Tot:NL (12 yrs)NL1191203.4234528413129612822101.2179190979910011311292373211.397.670.434.845.533.891.14
Tot:AL (1 yrs)AL0118.0011000003.08660120003.0024.000.003.006.0018.002.00

Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1937Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN27,3122P212325010000270100072614.217.280.304.584.000.087.0007.6926.923.500.00
1938Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN5723P3383615000200023050011588015.181.181.181.362.000.000.0000.0026.140.000.00
1939Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN3324P3036141001003100700054613.111.179.139.318.000.028.0006.5221.743.330.00
1940Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN3325P122066200000130000082124.300.333.400.733.000.100.0004.7614.293.000.00
1941Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN3326P357661010040021809001118719.132.154.145.299.000.013.0002.3020.699.000.00
1942Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN3327P3775711100300626080011289110.147.210.160.370.000.013.0006.7429.214.330.00
1943Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN3328P40959131005109280800214112112.137.212.147.359.000.010.0008.0425.003.110.00
1946Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN3331P3373618200200121010012075216.247.257.274.531.000.027.0001.3328.0021.000.00
1947Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN3332P3157352002003180900176923.088.133.123.256.000.035.0004.3526.096.000.00
1948Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN3333P417861120120072104001168938.141.212.205.417.000.064.0007.8723.603.0078.00
1949Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN32,3334P3352540005006170800046604.077.172.077.249.000.000.0009.0925.762.830.00
1950Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN3435P351612010000190000041711.125.176.250.426.000.125.0005.8852.949.000.00
1951Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE2236P110000000000000000100.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
1937MLBTotal--CIN------212325010000270100072614.217.280.304.584.174.087.3137.6926.923.50NL1937
1938MLBTotal--CIN------3383615000200023050011588015.181.181.181.361.000.000.2500.0026.14NL1938
1939MLBTotal--CIN------3036141001003100700054613.111.179.139.318.111.028.1546.5221.743.33NL1939
1940MLBTotal--CIN------122066200000130000082124.300.333.400.733.150.100.3534.7614.293.00NL1940
1941MLBTotal--CIN------357661010040021809001118719.132.154.145.299.039.013.1722.3020.699.00NL1941
1942MLBTotal--CIN------3775711100300626080011289110.147.210.160.370.093.013.2246.7429.214.33NL1942
1943MLBTotal--CIN------40959131005109280800214112112.137.212.147.359.116.011.1948.0425.003.11NL1943
1946MLBTotal--CIN------3373618200200121010012075216.247.257.274.531.041.027.3461.3328.0021.00NL1946
1947MLBTotal--CIN------3157352002003180900176923.088.133.123.256.088.035.1284.3526.096.00NL1947
1948MLBTotal--CIN------417861120120072104001168938.141.212.205.417.154.064.1797.8723.603.0078.00NL1948
1949MLBTotal--CIN------3352540005006170800046604.077.172.077.249.115.000.1149.0925.762.83NL1949
1950MLBTotal--CHN------351612010000190000041711.125.176.250.426.188.125.2865.8852.949.00NL1950
1951MLBTotal--CLE------110000000000000000100.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.00AL1951
Tot:MLB (13 yrs)MLB3826855810412212610412010600081237861589.152.200.180.379.089.028.2135.2225.574.90685.00
Tot:NL (12 yrs)NL3816845810412212610412010600081237851589.152.200.180.380.089.028.2145.2225.614.90684.00
Tot:AL (1 yrs)AL110000000000000000100.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.00

Other Pitching Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguecategoryagewleraggscgshogfgrsviphrerhrbbsowpbkhbwhiph9hr9bb9so9ra9so_bb
1938National LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar23100.0011000003.01000010000.333.000.000.003.000.000.00
1940Cincinnati RedsWorld SeriesPlayoffs25000.0010000103.02000320001.676.000.009.006.000.000.67
1942National LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar27000.0010000103.02000040000.676.000.000.0012.000.000.00
1943National LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar28000.0010000102.22100160001.126.750.003.3720.253.376.00
Tot:AllStar (3 Yrs)AllStar100.0011000208.251001110000.695.190.001.0411.421.0411.00
Tot:Playoffs (1 Yrs)Playoffs000.0000000103.02000320001.676.000.009.006.000.000.67
Player pitching statistics considered to be non-regular season leagues and events.

Other Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguecategoryagegabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1942National LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar27100000000000000000000.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
1943National LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar28110000000001000000100.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.00100.000.000.00
Tot:AllStar (2 Yrs)AllStar210000000001000000100.000.000.000.000.000.0000.00100.00
Player batting statistics considered to be non-regular season leagues and events.

Fielding Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
1937Cincinnati RedsNLMLB22P19--723013030001.0001.60.000.0012.390.57
1938Cincinnati RedsNLMLB23P32--83830494600.9391.40.000.0021.397.03
1939Cincinnati RedsNLMLB24P30--51635242100.8750.70.000.0019.5100.06
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Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
1937Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN2256988-21Chuck Dressen, Bobby Wallacednq
1938Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN2382684-33Bill McKechniednq
1939Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN2497571-30Bill McKechnieLost World Series (Yankees)
1940Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN25100531-12Bill McKechnieWon World Series (Tigers)
1941Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN2688663-35Bill McKechniednq
1942Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN2776764-37Bill McKechniednq
1943Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN2887672-40Bill McKechniednq
1946Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN3167876-33Bill McKechnie, Hank Gowdydnq
1947Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN3273815-31Johnny Neundnq
1948Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN3364897-41Johnny Neun, Bucky Waltersdnq
1949Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN3462927-33Bucky Walters, Luke Sewelldnq
1950Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN3564897-35Frankie Frischdnq
1951Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE3693612-1Al Lopezdnq
13 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Transactions

csv
Glossary
datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
1951-06-30Released by IndiansNoHist
1951-04-06Signed contract with IndiansCleveland IndiansNoHist
1951-03-30Released by CubsNoHist
1950-02-10Sold by Cincinnati Reds to Chicago CubsChicago CubsNoHist
1935-12-12Sold by Boston Braves to Cincinnati RedsCincinnati RedsNoHist
1934-09-01Sold by Brooklyn Dodgers to Boston BravesBoston BravesNoHist
1933-01-01Signed as undrafted free agent (Florida HS)Brooklyn DodgersNoHist
7 record(s)
Talent Ratings
Strikeouts
87
Walks
24
Hittable
84
SO/BB
61
vsPower
84
Hitting
46
Durability
76
Team
.506

[Career Highlights]

[1933]  Drafted by the Brooklyn Dodgers in Round #0 (#0) out of Florida
[1937]  Played for Cincinnati Reds (MLB)
[1938]  Played for Cincinnati Reds (MLB) ... Played in Major League Baseball All-Star Game for the National League ... Finished 18th in NL-MVP voting with 6 points ... Led NL in Hits per 9 Innings ... Finished top 10 in NL in Earned Run Average, W+H Per Inning Pitched, Wins, Complete Games, Shutouts, Walks Allowed, Strikeouts, Strikeouts per 9 Innings ... Pitched 3-0 no-hitter for Cincinnati Reds vs Boston Bees on June 11,1938 ... Pitched 6-0 no-hitter for Cincinnati Reds vs Brooklyn Dodgers on June 15,1938
[1939]  Played for Cincinnati Reds (MLB) ... Finished top 10 in NL in Walks Allowed, Strikeouts
[1940]  Played for Cincinnati Reds (MLB) ... Played in World Series for Cincinnati Reds ... World Series Champion with Cincinnati Reds
[1941]  Played for Cincinnati Reds (MLB) ... Led NL in Strikeouts per 9 Innings, Strikeouts, Hits per 9 Innings ... Finished top 10 in NL in Earned Run Average, Wins, Games Started, Complete Games, Shutouts, Innings PItched, Walks Allowed, Home Runs per 9 Innings
[1942]  Played for Cincinnati Reds (MLB) ... Played in Major League Baseball All-Star Game for the National League ... Finished 20th in NL-MVP voting with 11 points ... Led NL in Strikeouts, Strikeouts per 9 Innings ... Finished top 10 in NL in Earned Run Average, W+H Per Inning Pitched, Wins, Games Started, Complete Games, Shutouts, Innings PItched, Walks Allowed, Hits per 9 Innings, Home Runs per 9 Innings
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