Carl Doyle, baseball player, 1935-1940

Carl Doyle

Born: 7/30/1912 in Knoxville, TN, USA

Died: 9/4/1951 in Knoxville, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1935-08-05 | Final Game: 1940-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: William Carl Doyle

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Biography

Carl Doyle, born in 1912, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1935 until 1940. His career unfolded during a transformative period in the sport, navigating through the late years of the Great Depression and into the pre-World War II era. Doyle's tenure in the majors was marked by his determination on the mound, where he finished with a record of 6-15 and an earned run average (ERA) of 6.95. Over the course of his career, he recorded 101 strikeouts and notched 2 saves, showcasing his ability to compete at the highest level despite the challenges of the times. Doyle's playing style was characterized by his competitive spirit, and he was known for his willingness to take the ball in tough situations. While his overall statistics may not have placed him among the elite pitchers of his era, his contributions to his teams and the resilience he displayed on the field left a lasting impression. He played a pivotal role in the development of pitching strategies during a time when the game was evolving, and he remains a notable figure in the history of baseball for his efforts during a challenging period for the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
6 15 51 21 6 1 2 222.7 277 172 18 155 101 6.95 0

Career ERA 6.95 vs. league average 4.36 across their career seasons — 59.6% 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
1935 PHA AL 2 7 14 9 3 0 0 79.7 86 53 72 34 5.99 4.35 (-38%) -2564.5
1936 PHA AL 0 3 8 6 1 0 0 38.7 66 47 29 12 10.94 4.59 (-139%) -2079.1
1939 BRO NL 1 2 5 1 1 1 1 17.7 8 2 7 7 1.02 4.28 (+76%) 37.0
1940 BRO NL 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 5.7 18 17 6 4 27.00 — 0.0
1940 STL NL 3 3 21 5 1 0 0 81.0 99 53 41 44 5.89 4.21 (-40%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
51 82 8 16 3 1 1 10 0 5 32 0.195 0.241 0.293 0.534 0.0

Career AVG .195 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — 29.4% below league average.

Career OBP .241 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 29.5% below league average.

Career SLG .293 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 26.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.534 vs. league average 0.738 across their career seasons — 27.7% 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
1935 PHA AL 14 30 1 4 0 0 0 1 0 1 11 0.133 — — — — 0.0
1936 PHA AL 8 15 2 4 0 1 0 3 0 1 8 0.267 — — — — 0.0
1939 BRO NL 5 6 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1940 BRO NL 3 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
1940 STL NL 21 30 3 6 2 0 1 5 0 2 11 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 51 0 12 38 1 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1935 PHA P 14 0 5 17 0 3
1936 PHA P 8 0 1 2 1 0
1939 BRO P 5 0 1 4 0 1
1940 BRO P 3 0 0 2 0 0
1940 SLN P 21 0 5 13 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 51