August "Garry" Herrmann (May 3, 1859 – April 25, 1931) was an American political operative for Cincinnati political boss George B. Cox, an executive of the Cincinnati Reds baseball team, and president of National Baseball Commission.

[1][2] He learned typesetting at a young age, and became a member of the International Typographical Union.

[5] Herrmann essentially filled the role of Commissioner of Baseball before that position was officially established in 1920.

[4] Outside of Cincinnati public positions and baseball, Herrmann served as the Grand Exalted Ruler of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE) in 1910,[6] and was president of the American Bowling Congress in 1908.

[3] Although financially successful, Herrmann had a reputation as a lavish entertainer, supported by news that he left an estate of $10.