Doug Bird, baseball player, 1973-1983

Doug Bird

Born: 3/5/1950 in Corona, CA, USA

Died: 9/24/2024 in Asheville, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1973-04-29 | Final Game: 1983-09-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: James Douglas Bird

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Biography

Doug Bird was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1973 to 1983. Born in 1950, Bird established himself as a reliable arm in the bullpen and starting rotation during an era characterized by a diverse range of pitching styles and strategies. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 73 wins and 60 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.99. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded 680 strikeouts, and he also demonstrated effectiveness in closing games, finishing with 60 saves. Bird's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, transitioning from the tail end of the deadball era into a time of increased offensive production and emerging talent. His pitching style combined finesse with power, allowing him to adapt to the evolving game. Bird left a lasting impact on the teams he played for, showcasing consistency and resilience on the mound, and he remains a noteworthy figure in the history of baseball pitching.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
73 60 432 100 8 3 60 1213.7 1273 538 122 296 680 3.99 0

Career ERA 3.99 vs. league average 3.78 across their career seasons — 5.6% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1973 KCR AL 4 4 54 0 0 0 20 102.3 81 34 30 83 2.99 3.75 (+20%) -
1974 KCR AL 7 6 55 1 1 0 10 92.3 100 28 27 62 2.73 3.63 (+25%) -
1975 KCR AL 9 6 51 4 0 0 11 105.3 100 38 40 81 3.25 3.71 (+12%) -
1976 KCR AL 12 10 39 27 2 1 2 197.7 191 74 31 107 3.37 3.51 (+4%) -
1977 KCR AL 11 4 53 5 0 0 14 118.3 120 51 29 83 3.88 4.00 (+3%) -
1978 KCR AL 6 6 40 6 0 0 1 98.7 110 58 31 48 5.29 3.69 (-43%) -
1979 PHI NL 2 0 32 1 1 0 0 61.0 73 35 16 33 5.16 4.00 (-29%) -39.0
1980 NYY AL 3 0 22 1 0 0 1 50.7 47 15 14 17 2.66 3.84 (+31%) -
1981 NYY AL 5 1 17 4 0 0 0 53.3 58 16 16 28 2.70 3.58 (+25%) -
1981 CHC NL 4 5 12 12 2 1 0 75.3 72 30 16 34 3.58 3.58 (avg) -
1982 CHC NL 9 14 35 33 2 1 0 191.0 230 109 30 71 5.14 3.86 (-33%) -
1983 BOS AL 1 4 22 6 0 0 1 67.7 91 50 16 33 6.65 3.87 (-72%) -2392.7

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
432 82 1 11 1 0 0 3 0 2 35 0.134 0.155 0.146 0.301 -537.5

Career AVG .134 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 48.4% below league average.

Career OBP .155 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 52.4% below league average.

Career SLG .146 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — 61.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.301 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — 57.4% below 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
1973 KCR AL 54 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1974 KCR AL 55 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1975 KCR AL 51 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1976 KCR AL 39 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1977 KCR AL 53 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1978 KCR AL 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1979 PHI NL 32 6 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1980 NYY AL 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1981 NYY AL 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1981 CHC NL 12 20 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 11 0.100 — — — — 0.0
1982 CHC NL 35 56 0 8 1 0 0 3 0 0 20 0.143 .261 (-45%) .324 (-56%) .388 (-59%) .712 (-57%) -537.5
1983 BOS AL 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1978 ALCS KCA 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1977 ALCS KCA 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1976 ALCS KCA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 1 6 0 0 7.7 10 2 0 3 2.35

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1978 ALCS KCA 0 1 2 0 0 1.0 2 1 0 1 9.00
1977 ALCS KCA 0 0 3 0 0 2.0 4 0 0 1 0.00
1976 ALCS KCA 1 0 1 0 0 4.7 4 1 0 1 1.93

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 432 100 94 124 5 11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1973 KCA P 54 0 2 5 0 1
1974 KCA P 55 1 8 12 0 3
1975 KCA P 51 4 12 8 3 2
1976 KCA P 39 27 14 21 2 1
1977 KCA P 53 5 6 13 0 0
1978 KCA P 40 6 6 13 0 0
1979 PHI P 32 1 4 2 0 0
1980 NYA P 22 1 3 10 0 1
1981 NYA P 17 4 6 7 0 1
1981 CHN P 12 12 7 7 0 1
1982 CHN P 35 33 19 19 0 0
1983 BOS P 22 6 7 7 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 432

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Mount San Antonio College Walnut CA 1969