Dick Gossett

Dick Gossett
Catcher
Born: (1890-08-21)August 21, 1890
Dennison, Ohio
Died: October 6, 1962(1962-10-06) (aged 72)
Massillon, Ohio
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 30, 1913, for the New York Yankees
Last MLB appearance
October 6, 1914, for the New York Yankees
MLB statistics
Batting average.159
Home runs0
Runs batted in10
Stats at Baseball Reference 
Teams

John Star "Dick" Gossett (August 21, 1890 – October 6, 1962) was a Major League Baseball catcher who played for the New York Yankees in 1913 and 1914. In 49 career major league games, he had 20 hits in 126 at-bats, with 10 RBIs. Gossett played professionally from 1911 to 1923, spending multiple seasons with the Indianapolis Indians and Milwaukee Brewers of the American Association.

Early life and career

Gossett was born on August 21, 1890 in Dennison, Ohio.[1] In 1910, Gossett tried out for the Newark Newks of the Ohio State League during spring training, but did not make the team.[2] He instead played for the Sunnyside ball club in New Philadelphia, Ohio.[3] In 1911, he joined the St. Joseph Drummers of the Western League.[4] He remained with the club the following season.[5]

Gossett was recruited by the American League's Chicago White Sox in 1913 and played with the club in spring training.[6][7][8] He was acquired by the New York Yankees on April 26.[9][10] He made his major league debut on April 30, going hitless in one at bat after replacing catcher Ed Sweeney in the eighth inning in a game against the Boston Red Sox.[1][11] He appeared in 39 games for New York that season, recording a .205 batting average with seven runs batted in.[12]

He re-signed with the Yankees in January 1914.[13] While playing an exhibition game on March 25, he sprained his ankle while attempting to throw to second base.[14][15] After missing several weeks, he made his season debut on May 21 against the Cleveland Indians.[16] The Yankees released Gossett to the American Association's Indianapolis Indians on June 27 after he appeared in 10 games, going 3-21 for a .143 batting average.[17]

Later life and death

Following his release from the Yankees, Gossett remained with Indianapolis through the 1920 season.[18] He began 1921 with Indianapolis, but was with Milwaukee Brewers on April 23.[19] He played his final year with Milwaukee in 1923.[18] In 1924 and 1925, he played for the Massillon Agathons.[20][21]

Gossett died on October 6, 1962 in Massillon, Ohio.[22]

References

  1. ^ a b "Dick Gossett at Baseball-Reference". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved March 8, 2026.
  2. ^ "Players Go To Try Out". The Daily Times. April 15, 1910. p. 5. Retrieved March 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Dennison Panhandles Victors Over Sunnyside in Both Games". The Daily Times. June 6, 1910. p. 5. Retrieved March 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "Around the Circuit". The Lima News. April 18, 1911. p. 3. Retrieved March 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ "Dick Gossett Making Good With St. Joe". The Daily Times. June 26, 1912. p. 3. Retrieved March 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ "White Sox Have 11 Ex-Western Men". The Omaha Daily News. February 5, 1913. p. 9. Retrieved March 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ "Dick Gossett Is Wed to Ohio Girl". St. Joseph Gazette. February 5, 1913. p. 3. Retrieved March 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ^ "Dick Gossett in Sox Uniform". St. Joseph Gazette. March 17, 1913. p. 3. Retrieved March 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ^ "Cubs Routed --- Sox Loaf". The Morning Star. April 26, 1913. p. 9. Retrieved March 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ^ "Former Westerner With Chance". Sioux City Journal. May 11, 1913. p. 6. Retrieved March 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  11. ^ "Boston Red Sox vs New York Yankees Box Score: April 30, 1913". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved March 8, 2026.
  12. ^ "Dick Gossett 1913 game log". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved March 8, 2026.
  13. ^ "Promising Younger Signs With Yankees". The Pittsburgh Press. January 24, 1914. p. 3. Retrieved March 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  14. ^ "Giants in Two Squads Start on Tour for Home". The Evening World. March 25, 1914. p. 14. Retrieved March 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  15. ^ "Dick Gossett Has His Ankle Badly Twisted". The Daily Times. March 27, 1914. p. 2. Retrieved March 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  16. ^ "Promising Younger Signs With Yankees". The New York Herald. May 22, 1914. p. 10. Retrieved March 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  17. ^ "New Yorks Release Gossett". The New York Herald. June 28, 1914. p. 14. Retrieved March 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  18. ^ a b "Dick Gossett at Baseball-Reference (Minors)". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved March 8, 2026.
  19. ^ "Henline Back to Tribe' Gossett Goes to Brewers". Indiana Daily Times. April 23, 1921. p. 5. Retrieved March 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  20. ^ "Textor Thinks Team Is Alright". Racine Journal Times. April 16, 1924. p. 12. Retrieved March 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  21. ^ "'Twill Seem Like Old Times At The Ball Park Thursday". Times Recorder. May 12, 1925. p. 10. Retrieved March 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  22. ^ "John (Dick) Gossett". The Independent. October 6, 1962. p. 3. Retrieved March 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
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