Doug Crothers

Born: 11/16/1859 in Natchez, MS, USA

Died: 3/29/1907 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-08-03 | Final Game: 1885-09-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 140 lbs

Full name: Douglass Crothers

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Biography

Doug Crothers was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the mid-1880s, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded approaches that would characterize future decades. Born in 1859, Crothers began his Major League career on August 3, 1884, and continued to compete until September 3, 1885. Over the course of his two-season stint, he recorded a win-loss record of 8-13 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.63, reflecting the challenges pitchers faced during a time when the game was still developing. Crothers was known for his competitive spirit on the mound, striking out a total of 51 batters during his career, though he did not secure any saves. Despite not achieving overwhelming statistical success, his contributions to the teams he played for helped shape the early landscape of professional baseball. Crothers' career in the 1880s underscores the evolution of pitching and the game itself, as players of his era laid the groundwork for future generations. His legacy is a reminder of the rich history of baseball and the diverse players who have contributed to the sport's development.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
8 13 21 21 21 1 0 179.0 218 92 4 55 51 4.63 0

Career ERA 4.63 vs. league average 3.08 across their career seasons — 50.2% 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
1884 KCU UA 1 2 3 3 3 0 0 25.0 26 5 6 11 1.80 3.11 (+42%) -3.5
1885 NY4 AA 7 11 18 18 18 1 0 154.0 192 87 49 40 5.08 3.03 (-68%) -2636.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
22 66 13 10 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0.152 0.253 0.152 0.405 -151.6

Career AVG .152 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 37.8% below league average.

Career OBP .253 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 10.2% below league average.

Career SLG .152 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 53.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.405 vs. league average 0.609 across their career seasons — 33.5% 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
1884 KCU UA 4 15 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.133 — — — — 0.0
1885 NY4 AA 18 51 11 8 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0.157 .244 (-36%) .287 (-2%) .325 (-52%) .613 (-28%) -151.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1 0 0 0 1 0
P 21 0 5 36 12 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 KCU OF 1 0 0 0 1 0
1884 KCU P 3 0 0 6 5 0
1885 NY4 P 18 0 5 30 7 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 21
Center Field 1