Dutch Lerchen

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Bertram Roe Lerchen (April 4, 1889 - January 7, 1962) was a shortstop who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the 1910 season. Listed at 5' 8", 160 lb., Lerchen batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Detroit, Michigan. His cousin, George Lerchen, played for Detroit and Cincinnati from 1952-53.

In a six-game career, Lerchen went hitless in 15 at-bats. He received a walk and scored a run. In six appearances at shortstop, he collected nine outs with four assists and made a double play while commiting one error in 14 chances for a .929 fielding percentage.

Lerchen died in his homeland of Detroit, Michigan at age 72.

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