John Doran

Born: 1861 in Athens, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1891-04-11 | Final Game: 1891-06-01

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

Full name: John F. Doran

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Biography

John Doran, born in 1861, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned a brief yet notable period from 1891 to 1891. Playing in the late 19th century, Doran competed during an era marked by the evolving dynamics of baseball, where pitching styles were beginning to shift and the game was gaining significant popularity. He made his Major League debut on April 11, 1891, and played until June 1 of the same year, showcasing his skills within a rapidly changing sport. Throughout his career, Doran recorded a win-loss record of 5-10 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 5.43. He struck out 55 batters, demonstrating his ability to challenge hitters despite the competitive landscape of the time. While he did not register any saves, his contributions on the mound reflected a dedication to the game that paved the way for future generations of pitchers. Although Doran's time in Major League Baseball was short-lived, his participation in the sport during its formative years remains a part of baseball's rich history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
5	10	15	14	12	1	0	126.0	160	76	3	75	55	5.43	0

Career ERA 5.43 vs. league average 3.52 across their career seasons — 54.2% 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
1891	LS2	AA	5	10	15	14	12	1	0	126.0	160	76	75	55	5.43	3.52 (-54%)	-1732.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
15	53	5	10	2	0	0	0	0	1	14	0.189	0.204	0.226	0.430	-313.2

Career AVG .189 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 25.7% below league average.

Career OBP .204 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 38.6% below league average.

Career SLG .226 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 34.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.430 vs. league average 0.675 across their career seasons — 36.3% 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
1891	LS2	AA	15	53	5	10	2	0	0	0	0	1	14	0.189	.254 (-26%)	.331 (-39%)	.343 (-34%)	.675 (-36%)	-313.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	15	0	4	29	6	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1891	LS2	P	15	0	4	29	6	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	15