Walt Doan

Born: 3/12/1887 in Bellevue, ID, USA

Died: 10/19/1935 in Coatesville, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1909-09-20 | Final Game: 1910-09-14

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Walter Rudolph Doan

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Biography

Walt Doan was a professional baseball player born in 1887, whose career spanned from 1909 to 1910. He played primarily as a position player, appearing in a total of 10 games during his brief stint in Major League Baseball. Doan recorded 3 hits and drove in 2 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .188. Notably, he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases throughout his time on the field. Doan's career unfolded during the early 20th century, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. While his playing time was limited, his presence on the field contributed to the evolving landscape of baseball, which was beginning to see a shift in player roles and strategies. Though not a household name, Walt Doan remains a part of baseball history, representing the countless players who contributed to the sport's rich tapestry during its formative years.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 1 7 1 0 0 0 22.7 41 14 1 9 9 5.56 0

Career ERA 5.56 vs. league average 2.67 across their career seasons — 108.3% 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
1909 CLE AL 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 5.0 10 3 1 2 5.40 — 0.0
1910 CLE AL 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 17.7 31 11 8 7 5.60 2.79 (-101%) -459.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
10 16 1 3 1 0 0 2 0 2 3 0.188 0.278 0.250 0.528 0.0

Career AVG .188 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 24.1% below league average.

Career OBP .278 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 11.0% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 21.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.528 vs. league average 0.632 across their career seasons — 16.5% 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
1909 CLE AL 4 9 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1910 CLE AL 6 7 0 2 1 0 0 2 0 1 2 0.286 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 2 2 6 1 2 0
P 7 1 1 3 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1909 CLE OF 2 2 6 1 2 0
1909 CLE P 1 1 0 1 0 0
1910 CLE P 6 0 1 2 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 7
Left Field 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Delaware Newark DE 1907