Charles Hurlbut "Dutch" Sterrett (October 1, 1889 – December 9, 1965) was a professional

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. Sterrett posted a .253 batting average for his major league career, seeing action mostly in the outfield, at first base, and as a catcher. Sterrett also played part of a season for the Venice Tigers of the Pacific Coast League, hitting .299 in thirty-five games. Sterrett played college baseball at

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.Princeton University Baseball Players Who Made it to the Major Leagues

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