Jim Doyle, baseball player, 1910-1911

Jim Doyle

Born: 12/21/1886 in Detroit, MI, USA

Died: 2/1/1912 in Syracuse, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1910-05-04 | Final Game: 1911-10-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: James Francis Doyle

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Biography

Jim Doyle, born in 1886, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1910 to 1911. Primarily serving as a position player, Doyle made a notable impact in the early years of the 20th century, a time characterized by evolving playing styles and strategies as baseball transitioned from the deadball era into a phase of increased offensive production. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 137 games, achieving 135 hits and posting a commendable batting average of .278. Doyle's offensive contributions included five home runs and 63 runs batted in (RBIs), showcasing his ability to drive in runs during crucial moments. In addition to his hitting prowess, he demonstrated speed on the base paths, successfully stealing 19 bases. While his playing career was relatively brief, Doyle's performance reflected the competitive spirit of the era and contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during the early 1910s, a period marked by the game's growing popularity and the gradual integration of more dynamic playing styles.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
137 485 70 135 25 12 5 63 19 40 56 0.278 0.336 0.410 0.746 665.6

Career AVG .278 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — +7.8% above league average.

Career OBP .336 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .410 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — +20.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.746 vs. league average 0.669 across their career seasons — +11.5% 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
1910 CIN NL 7 13 1 2 2 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.154 — — — — 0.0
1911 CHC NL 130 472 69 133 23 12 5 62 19 40 54 0.282 .266 (+6%) .336 (+1%) .356 (+16%) .693 (+9%) 665.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 130 2 139 280 36 25
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1910 CIN 3B 3 2 5 2 1 0
1910 CIN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1911 CHN 3B 127 0 134 278 35 25

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 132
Center Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Niagara University Lewiston NY 1900, 1901, 1902