Dixie Carroll

Born: 5/19/1891 in Paducah, KY, USA

Died: 10/13/1984 in Jacksonville, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1919-09-12 | Final Game: 1919-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Dorsey Lee Carroll

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Biography

Dixie Carroll, born in 1891, had a brief but noteworthy career as a Major League Baseball player that spanned the 1919 season. Primarily known for his role as a position player, Carroll appeared in 15 games, where he showcased his offensive skills with a batting average of .265. Over the course of his short stint in the league, he recorded 13 hits, contributing 7 runs batted in (RBIs) to his team's efforts. His speed on the bases was evident as he successfully stole 5 bases, underscoring his ability to make an impact beyond just hitting. Carroll played during a transitional period in baseball history, just after the end of World War I and before the advent of the more power-oriented play that characterized later decades. Although he did not hit any home runs, his versatility and quickness added depth to his team. Despite his limited time in the majors, Carroll's contributions exemplified the spirit of early 20th-century baseball, where players often relied on speed and contact hitting rather than power. His career remains a snapshot of an era where the game was evolving, setting the stage for the explosive changes that would follow in subsequent decades.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
15	49	10	13	3	1	0	7	5	7	1	0.265	0.379	0.367	0.747	115.4

Career AVG .265 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .379 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — +17.5% above league average.

Career SLG .367 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — +5.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.747 vs. league average 0.671 across their career seasons — +11.3% 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
1919	BSN	NL	15	49	10	13	3	1	0	7	5	7	1	0.265	—	—	—	—	115.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	13	0	30	5	3	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1919	BSN	OF	13	0	30	5	3	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	6
Center Field	8
Right Field	1