Red Dorman, baseball player, 1928-1928

Red Dorman

Born: 10/3/1900 in Jacksonville, IL, USA

Died: 12/7/1974 in Anaheim, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1928-08-21 | Final Game: 1928-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Charles Dwight Dorman

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Biography

Red Dorman was a professional baseball player born in 1900, whose brief career spanned from August 21, 1928, to September 30, 1928. As a position player, Dorman made a notable impact in his limited time on the field, participating in 25 games and achieving a remarkable batting average of .364. His offensive contributions included 28 hits and 11 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs despite not hitting any home runs during his career. Dorman also demonstrated speed on the basepaths, recording 1 stolen base. Though his career was short-lived, Dorman's performance reflected the competitive nature of baseball at the tail end of the 1920s, an era characterized by rapidly evolving playing styles and strategies. His efficiency at the plate and ability to contribute in various aspects of the game highlighted the skills of players during this period, even as the sport was transitioning into the more power-driven approach that would define the following decades. Red Dorman remains a part of baseball history, remembered for his impressive batting average and the brief but impactful role he played during his time in Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
25 77 12 28 6 0 0 11 1 9 6 0.364 0.430 0.442 0.872 270.3

Career AVG .364 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — +29.4% above league average.

Career OBP .430 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — +25.6% above league average.

Career SLG .442 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — +11.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.872 vs. league average 0.738 across their career seasons — +18.2% 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
1928 CLE AL 25 77 12 28 6 0 0 11 1 9 6 0.364 .280 (+29%) .342 (+26%) .395 (+12%) .737 (+18%) 270.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 24 0 53 1 5 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1928 CLE OF 24 0 53 1 5 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 8
Center Field 16