Red Dooin

Born: 6/12/1879 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 5/14/1952 in Rochester, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1902-04-18 | Final Game: 1916-06-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Charles Sebastian Dooin

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Biography

Red Dooin, born in 1879, was a versatile position player who enjoyed a notable career in Major League Baseball from 1902 to 1916. Over the course of 1,290 games, Dooin established himself as a reliable contributor at the plate, amassing 961 hits and driving in 344 runs. His career batting average stood at .240, reflecting the challenges of the era he played in, which was characterized by the transition from the deadball period to a more offensive-minded game. Dooin also showcased his speed on the bases, recording 133 stolen bases, a valuable asset that complemented his overall offensive skill set. Playing primarily as a catcher, Dooin was known for his defensive prowess and leadership behind the plate, earning respect from pitchers and teammates alike. His career spanned a significant period in baseball history, witnessing the game's evolution and the increasing emphasis on athleticism and power. Despite hitting only 10 home runs throughout his career, Dooin's impact was felt through his consistent performance and ability to contribute to his team's success. After retiring in 1916, he left behind a legacy as a durable player who played a key role in the early development of modern baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1290	4004	333	961	139	31	10	344	133	155	328	0.240	0.272	0.298	0.570	-8177.7

Career AVG .240 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.

Career OBP .272 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 14.0% below league average.

Career SLG .298 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 10.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.570 vs. league average 0.647 across their career seasons — 12.0% 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
1902	PHI	NL	94	333	20	77	7	3	0	35	8	10	26	0.231	.266 (-13%)	.321 (-18%)	.343 (-21%)	.665 (-20%)	-1211.8
1903	PHI	NL	62	188	18	41	5	1	0	14	9	8	21	0.218	.261 (-17%)	.316 (-20%)	.345 (-26%)	.662 (-23%)	-729.6
1904	PHI	NL	108	355	41	86	11	4	6	36	15	8	25	0.242	.246 (-2%)	.300 (-13%)	.321 (+8%)	.622 (-2%)	-292.2
1905	PHI	NL	113	380	45	95	13	5	0	36	12	10	40	0.250	.248 (+1%)	.307 (-12%)	.322 (-4%)	.629 (-8%)	-668.6
1906	PHI	NL	113	351	25	86	19	1	0	32	15	13	50	0.245	.247 (-1%)	.307 (-11%)	.315 (-3%)	.622 (-7%)	-531.6
1907	PHI	NL	101	313	18	66	8	4	0	14	10	15	38	0.211	.245 (-14%)	.304 (-17%)	.308 (-15%)	.613 (-16%)	-914.3
1908	PHI	NL	133	435	28	108	17	4	0	41	20	17	20	0.248	.240 (+3%)	.298 (-5%)	.306 (avg)	.605 (-3%)	-304.6
1909	PHI	NL	141	468	42	105	14	1	2	38	14	21	21	0.224	.244 (-8%)	.306 (-14%)	.312 (-13%)	.618 (-14%)	-1205.6
1910	PHI	NL	103	331	30	80	13	4	0	30	10	22	17	0.242	.249 (-3%)	.317 (-9%)	.326 (-7%)	.644 (-8%)	-526.5
1911	PHI	NL	74	247	18	81	15	1	1	16	6	14	12	0.328	.266 (+23%)	.336 (+9%)	.356 (+15%)	.693 (+12%)	483.6
1912	PHI	NL	69	184	20	43	9	0	0	22	8	5	12	0.234	.268 (-13%)	.335 (-22%)	.358 (-21%)	.694 (-22%)	-734.4
1913	PHI	NL	55	129	6	33	4	1	0	13	1	3	9	0.256	.259 (-2%)	.325 (-16%)	.345 (-13%)	.670 (-14%)	-340.5
1914	PHI	NL	53	118	10	21	2	0	1	8	4	4	14	0.178	.255 (-30%)	.322 (-36%)	.339 (-35%)	.661 (-36%)	-710.0
1915	CIN	NL	10	31	2	10	0	0	0	0	1	2	5	0.323	—	—	—	—	0.0
1915	NY1	NL	46	124	9	27	2	2	0	9	0	3	15	0.218	.250 (-13%)	.318 (-26%)	.332 (-20%)	.651 (-23%)	0.0
1916	NY1	NL	15	17	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.118	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	5	3	35	3	0	1
2B	1	1	3	2	0	0
3B	2	1	0	1	1	0
C	1195	750	5480	1590	320	122
OF	16	3	17	1	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1902	PHI	C	84	0	433	117	29	10
1902	PHI	OF	6	0	10	0	1	0
1903	PHI	1B	1	0	3	0	0	1
1903	PHI	C	51	0	186	82	17	1
1903	PHI	OF	1	0	1	0	0	0
1904	PHI	1B	4	3	32	3	0	0
1904	PHI	3B	1	1	0	1	1	0
1904	PHI	C	96	89	411	149	37	12
1904	PHI	OF	3	3	4	1	0	0
1905	PHI	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1905	PHI	C	107	102	505	152	24	9
1906	PHI	C	107	106	475	111	32	9
1907	PHI	2B	1	1	3	2	0	0
1907	PHI	C	94	94	436	123	24	14
1907	PHI	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1908	PHI	C	132	132	554	191	26	17
1909	PHI	C	140	139	717	199	40	14
1910	PHI	C	91	88	472	131	28	14
1910	PHI	OF	3	0	1	0	0	0
1911	PHI	C	74	0	436	97	18	5
1912	PHI	C	58	0	254	69	14	2
1913	PHI	C	50	0	194	57	10	7
1914	PHI	C	40	0	150	52	7	4
1914	PHI	OF	2	0	1	0	0	0
1915	CIN	C	10	0	37	6	4	0
1915	NY1	C	46	0	190	49	9	4
1916	NY1	C	15	0	30	5	1	0