Bill Doran, baseball player, 1922-1922

Bill Doran

Born: 6/14/1898 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 3/9/1978 in Santa Monica, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1922-06-23 | Final Game: 1922-07-28

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: William James Doran

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Biography

Bill Doran was a professional baseball player born in 1898, who played in the early 20th century, a time when the sport was evolving with the advent of new styles of play and increasing popularity. His career spanned from 1922 until July 28, 1922, during which he took the field as a position player in a brief stint that included just three games in Major League Baseball. Throughout his limited time in the league, Doran compiled a batting average of 0.5, recording one hit in his three appearances. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, his brief presence in the majors is a testament to the competitive nature of baseball during this era, where the talent pool was deep, and opportunities were scarce. Doran's career, albeit short, reflects the experiences of many players of his time, as they navigated the challenges of establishing themselves in a rapidly growing sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
3 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.500 0.667 0.500 1.167 0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — +75.1% above league average.

Career OBP .667 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — +92.7% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — +25.9% above league average.

Career OPS 1.167 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — +57.0% 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
1922 CLE AL 3 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 2 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1922 CLE 3B 2 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
St. Mary's College of California Moraga CA 1919, 1920, 1921, 1922