Biography
Jake Daubert
Shamokin-born first baseman Jake Daubert hit .303 in the major leagues, won the 1913 Chalmers Award, and helped Cincinnati capture the 1919 World Series.
A Shamokin Beginning
Jake Daubert was born in Shamokin in 1884 and reached the major leagues as a first baseman in 1910.
A Consistent Hitter
Across a long career, Daubert collected 2,326 hits and finished with a .303 batting average.
Recognition and a Championship
He received the Chalmers Award in 1913 and played for Cincinnati’s 1919 World Series championship team.
Profile
- Name
- Jake Daubert
- Nickname
- Jake
- Born
- April 17, 1884
- Died
- October 9, 1924
- Place
- Born in Shamokin, Pennsylvania
- Occupation
- Major League first basemanReported