Denny Doyle

Born: 1/17/1943 in Glasgow, KY, USA

Died: 12/20/2022 in Winter Garden, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1970-04-07 | Final Game: 1977-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Robert Dennis Doyle

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Biography

Denny Doyle, born in 1943, was a versatile position player who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 1970 to 1977. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 944 games, primarily playing second base and showcasing solid defensive skills and a keen batting eye. Doyle accumulated 823 hits, with a career batting average of .250, highlighting his ability to contribute offensively during his time in the league. His offensive output included 16 home runs and 237 RBIs, along with 38 stolen bases, illustrating his speed and base-running acumen. Doyle's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by increasing offensive production and the growing importance of speed on the base paths. His steady presence in the lineup and ability to get on base made him a respected player among his peers. While he may not have been a superstar, Doyle's reliability and competitive spirit endeared him to fans and teammates alike, securing his place in the annals of baseball history. After retiring on September 30, 1977, he left behind a legacy as a skilled player who contributed to the teams he played for, including the Boston Red Sox and the Philadelphia Phillies.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
944	3290	357	823	113	28	16	237	38	205	310	0.250	0.295	0.316	0.611	-7772.7

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .295 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.

Career SLG .316 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 15.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.611 vs. league average 0.697 across their career seasons — 12.3% 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
1970	PHI	NL	112	413	43	86	10	7	2	16	6	33	64	0.208	.253 (-18%)	.325 (-18%)	.385 (-27%)	.711 (-23%)	-1872.2
1971	PHI	NL	95	342	34	79	12	1	3	24	4	19	31	0.231	.249 (-7%)	.316 (-12%)	.365 (-18%)	.682 (-15%)	-941.8
1972	PHI	NL	123	442	33	110	14	2	1	26	6	31	33	0.249	.243 (+2%)	.310 (-5%)	.353 (-16%)	.664 (-11%)	-907.0
1973	PHI	NL	116	370	45	101	9	3	3	26	1	31	32	0.273	.256 (+6%)	.325 (avg)	.378 (-11%)	.703 (-6%)	-371.8
1974	LAA	AL	147	511	47	133	19	2	1	34	6	25	49	0.260	.256 (+1%)	.324 (-9%)	.369 (-16%)	.693 (-13%)	-1308.3
1975	LAA	AL	8	15	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.067	—	—	—	—	0.0
1975	BOS	AL	89	310	50	96	21	2	4	36	5	14	11	0.310	.257 (+20%)	.327 (+4%)	.374 (+15%)	.701 (+10%)	0.0
1976	BOS	AL	117	432	51	108	15	5	0	26	8	22	39	0.250	.255 (-2%)	.320 (-11%)	.360 (-15%)	.681 (-13%)	-1100.4
1977	BOS	AL	137	455	54	109	13	6	2	49	2	29	50	0.240	.264 (-9%)	.329 (-12%)	.401 (-23%)	.730 (-18%)	-1702.7

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
10	41	6	11	1	1	0	2	2	2	0.268

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1975	ALCS	BOS	3	11	3	3	0	0	0	2	0	1	0.273
1975	WS	BOS	7	30	3	8	1	1	0	0	2	1	0.267

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	912	844	1891	2409	101	547
3B	7	3	2	9	1	0
SS	4	0	0	6	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1970	PHI	2B	103	98	251	228	11	55
1971	PHI	2B	91	83	241	264	17	62
1972	PHI	2B	119	114	265	288	10	66
1973	PHI	2B	114	94	231	296	14	71
1974	CAL	2B	146	144	311	404	12	99
1974	CAL	SS	2	0	0	1	0	0
1975	CAL	2B	6	2	12	13	2	2
1975	CAL	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1975	BOS	2B	84	79	141	193	9	35
1975	BOS	3B	6	3	2	9	1	0
1975	BOS	SS	2	0	0	5	0	0
1976	BOS	2B	112	103	209	311	12	67
1977	BOS	2B	137	127	230	412	14	90