Brian Doyle

Born: 1/26/1954 in Glasgow, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1978-04-30 | Final Game: 1981-05-24

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Brian Reed Doyle

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Biography

Brian Doyle, born in 1954, was a professional baseball player who enjoyed a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1981. Primarily known as a position player, Doyle appeared in 248 games throughout his tenure in the majors. He played for the New York Yankees and the Seattle Mariners, showcasing a versatile skill set that included speed on the base paths, as evidenced by his 19 stolen bases. His career batting average stood at .213, with 149 hits, 16 home runs, and 70 RBIs, reflecting the challenges faced by players in the late 1970s and early 1980s when offensive production was often influenced by the prevailing pitching dominance of the era. Doyle's impact on the game extended beyond his individual statistics; he was part of a transitional period in baseball as the sport began to evolve in terms of player roles and strategies. While he may not have achieved Hall of Fame numbers, his contributions to the teams he played for highlighted the importance of depth and versatility in a roster. After retiring in 1981, Doyle's journey through the major leagues remained a testament to the hard work and dedication required to compete at the highest level of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
110	199	18	32	3	0	1	13	1	10	13	0.161	0.201	0.191	0.392	-825.1

Career AVG .161 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 38.5% below league average.

Career OBP .201 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 38.2% below league average.

Career SLG .191 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 50.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.392 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — 44.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1978	NYY	AL	39	52	6	10	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.192	.257 (-25%)	.323 (-41%)	.378 (-49%)	.702 (-45%)	-388.6
1979	NYY	AL	20	32	2	4	2	0	5	0	3	1	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
1980	NYY	AL	34	75	8	13	1	1	5	1	6	7	0.173	.264 (-34%)	.326 (-28%)	.387 (-42%)	.714 (-35%)	-436.5
1981	OAK	AL	17	40	2	5	0	0	3	0	1	2	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
9	23	4	9	1	0	0	3	1	1	0.391

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1978	ALCS	NYA	3	7	0	2	0	0	0	1	1	1	0.286
1978	WS	NYA	6	16	4	7	1	0	0	2	0	0	0.438

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	79	45	104	146	6	28
3B	13	5	2	15	0	1
SS	19	11	14	47	2	10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1978	NYA	2B	29	12	36	51	1	12
1978	NYA	3B	5	2	1	10	0	1
1978	NYA	SS	7	0	2	4	0	1
1979	NYA	2B	13	6	11	23	2	5
1979	NYA	3B	6	3	1	4	0	0
1980	NYA	2B	20	12	28	33	3	5
1980	NYA	3B	2	0	0	1	0	0
1980	NYA	SS	12	11	12	43	2	9
1981	OAK	2B	17	15	29	39	0	6