John Douglas, baseball player, 1945-1945

John Douglas

Born: 9/14/1917 in Thayer, WV, USA

Died: 2/11/1984 in Miami, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1945-04-21 | Final Game: 1945-05-05

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: John Franklin Douglas

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Biography

John Douglas, born in 1917, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period in the 1945 season. He played as a position player in Major League Baseball and made his debut on April 21, 1945, during a time when the sport was heavily influenced by the effects of World War II. Many established players were serving in the military, leading to opportunities for lesser-known talents like Douglas to step onto the diamond. Despite his aspirations, Douglas's time in the majors was limited to just five games, during which he did not record any hits, runs, or RBIs, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. His statistics reflect the challenges faced by players during an era of transition and uncertainty in baseball. While his major league career was short-lived and devoid of notable achievements, Douglas's story contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the fleeting opportunities that many players encountered during this tumultuous time.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
5 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 0.000 0.182 0.000 0.182 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .182 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 44.7% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.182 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 73.4% 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
1945 BRO NL 5 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 4 0 33 0 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1945 BRO 1B 4 0 33 0 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 4