Tom Doran, baseball player, 1904-1906

Tom Doran

Born: 12/2/1880 in Westchester County, NY, USA

Died: 6/22/1910 in New York, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1904-04-19 | Final Game: 1906-08-11

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 152 lbs

Full name: Thomas J. Doran

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Biography

Tom Doran was a professional baseball player born in 1880, who played in Major League Baseball from 1904 to 1906. Primarily a position player, Doran's career spanned just over two seasons during a time when the game was transitioning into a more organized and commercialized sport. He appeared in 51 games, where he registered 19 hits and maintained a batting average of .144. Despite his struggles at the plate, he contributed to his teams with 4 RBIs and showcased his speed on the bases with 3 stolen bases. Doran's playing career unfolded in an era marked by the early stages of the modern game, where players were beginning to embrace more strategic and athletic styles of play. Though he did not achieve significant statistical milestones, his presence on the field during the early 1900s places him among the ranks of those who helped shape the history of baseball. After his playing days ended on August 11, 1906, Doran’s contributions to the sport remained a part of baseball’s rich tapestry, illustrating the diverse journeys of those who participated in America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
51 132 10 19 3 1 0 4 3 12 18 0.144 0.236 0.182 0.418 -401.2

Career AVG .144 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 41.8% below league average.

Career OBP .236 vs. league average .305 across their career seasons — 22.5% below league average.

Career SLG .182 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 43.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.418 vs. league average 0.625 across their career seasons — 33.1% 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
1904 BOS AL 12 32 1 4 0 1 0 0 1 4 5 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1905 BOS AL 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1905 DET AL 34 94 8 15 3 0 0 4 2 8 12 0.160 .248 (-36%) .307 (-19%) .322 (-41%) .629 (-30%) 0.0
1906 BOS AL 2 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 46 39 167 40 11 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1904 BOS C 11 9 39 5 5 1
1905 BOS C 1 1 2 1 0 0
1905 DET C 32 28 123 33 6 0
1906 BOS C 2 1 3 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 46