Doc Bass, baseball player, 1918-1918

Doc Bass

Born: 12/4/1898 in Macon, GA, USA

Died: 1/12/1970 in Macon, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1918-07-29 | Final Game: 1918-08-01

Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: William Capers Bass

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Biography

Doc Bass, born in 1898, had a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball, playing as a position player during the 1918 season. His time in the league was short-lived, spanning just two games from July 29 to August 1 of that year. Despite the limited opportunities, Bass made his mark by recording 1 hit in 2 games, which resulted in an impressive batting average of 1.0. He also showcased his speed on the bases, contributing 1 stolen base to his record. Bass's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, following the end of World War I, when the sport was beginning to shift towards the modern era. Although his time in the majors was fleeting, his presence on the field during this period highlights the diverse backgrounds of players who contributed to the game, even if only for a short spell. Doc Bass remains a part of baseball history, representing the many athletes who aspired to make their mark in the big leagues.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1.000 1.000 1.000 2.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — +291.8% above league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — +213.7% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — +206.3% above league average.

Career OPS 2.000 vs. league average 0.645 across their career seasons — +209.9% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1918 BSN NL 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0

Career Games by Position

Position Games

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Mercer University Macon GA 1917, 1918