Biddy Dolan, baseball player, 1914-1914

Biddy Dolan

Born: 7/9/1881 in Onalaska, WI, USA

Died: 7/15/1950 in Indianapolis, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-04-16 | Final Game: 1914-06-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0"

Full name: Leon Mark Dolan

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Biography

Biddy Dolan, born in 1881, was a professional baseball player who had a brief but noteworthy career as a position player in Major League Baseball. Active from 1914, Dolan played for a short span until June 8 of the same year, appearing in 32 games. Throughout his time in the league, he accumulated 23 hits, including one home run, and drove in 15 runs, finishing with a batting average of .223. Additionally, Dolan showcased his speed on the bases, successfully stealing five bases during his tenure. Dolan's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history, as the sport was beginning to shift away from the deadball era, characterized by lower scoring and smaller ballparks, toward a more dynamic style of play. While his time in the majors was limited, Dolan's contributions as a player reflected the grit and determination of athletes in that era, who often faced challenging conditions and competition. His legacy, though not widely recognized, remains a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
32 103 13 23 4 2 1 15 5 12 13 0.223 0.316 0.330 0.646 -25.6

Career AVG .223 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 12.5% below league average.

Career OBP .316 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .330 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.646 vs. league average 0.661 across their career seasons — near 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
1914 IND FL 32 103 13 23 4 2 1 15 5 12 13 0.223 .255 (-12%) .322 (-2%) .339 (-3%) .661 (-2%) -25.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 31 0 310 19 7 14

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1914 IND 1B 31 0 310 19 7 14

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 31