Harry Ostdiek played in 7 games at catcher for the Cleveland Naps in 1904, starting in none of them. He made 29 putouts, had 6 assists, and committed 2 errors, equivalent to .286 errors per game (estimate based on total games played in). He had one double play.
Harry Ostdiek debuted on September 10, 1904, playing for the Cleveland Naps at League Park I; he played his final game on October 7, 1908, playing for the Boston Red Sox at Huntington Avenue Grounds.
Yes, usually by a catcher, pitcher or 1st baseman playing in.
The catcher.
All you need for equipment to play baseball, is a bat, glove, and a bat. if you are playing in an organized league, you need to buy a helmet, and you will probably want some batting gloves. If you are playing the position of catcher, you need to have a special catcher's glove, and catchers equipment, which consists of a catcher's mask, chest protector, and knee pads. (The knee pads cover from the knee to the top of the foot.)
Adrian Garrett played in just one game at catcher for the California Angels in 1975 and did not start. He made no putouts, had no assists, and committed no errors, equivalent to 0 errors per game (estimate based on total games played in). He had no double plays.
Joe Lovitto played in just one game at catcher for the Texas Rangers in 1975 and did not start. He made no putouts, had no assists, and committed no errors, equivalent to 0 errors per game (estimate based on total games played in). He had no double plays.
Roy Smalley played in just one game at catcher for the Texas Rangers in 1975 and did not start. He made no putouts, had no assists, and committed no errors, equivalent to 0 errors per game (estimate based on total games played in). He had no double plays.
Chris Short played in just one game at catcher for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1961 and started. He made no putouts, had no assists, and committed no errors, equivalent to 0 errors per game (estimate based on total games played in). He had no double plays.
Ivey Wingo played in just one game at catcher for the Cincinnati Reds in 1929 and did not start. He made no putouts, had no assists, and committed no errors, equivalent to 0 errors per game (estimate based on total games played in). He had no double plays.
Bill Steinecke played in just one game at catcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1931 and did not start. He made no putouts, had no assists, and committed no errors, equivalent to 0 errors per game (estimate based on total games played in). He had no double plays.
Randy Moore played in just one game at catcher for the Boston Braves in 1932 and did not start. He made no putouts, had no assists, and committed no errors, equivalent to 0 errors per game (estimate based on total games played in). He had no double plays.