John Doyle

Born: 1858 in Halifax, NS, CAN

Died: 12/24/1915 in Providence, RI, USA

MLB Debut: 1882-07-26 | Final Game: 1882-08-05

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

Full name: John Aloysius Doyle

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Biography

John Doyle was a professional baseball player born in 1858, whose brief career spanned from July 26 to August 5, 1882. As a position player, Doyle participated in three games during the early days of Major League Baseball, a time characterized by the burgeoning popularity of the sport and the establishment of its early rules and structures. Despite the limited duration of his career, he made his mark during a pivotal era in baseball history when the game was transitioning from its formative years into a more organized competition. Doyle recorded a total of two hits in his three games, concluding his career with a batting average of .182. He did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs, nor did he record any stolen bases. His career, though short, reflects the challenges faced by players in the late 19th century, a time when the sport was still developing its identity and competitiveness. While not a standout player in terms of statistics, John Doyle remains a part of baseball's rich tapestry, representing the early era of the game and the many individuals who contributed to its evolution.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	3	3	3	3	0	0	24.0	41	7	0	3	5	2.62	0

Career ERA 2.62 vs. league average 2.80 across their career seasons — 6.4% better 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
1882	SL4	AA	0	3	3	3	3	0	0	24.0	41	7	3	5	2.62	2.80 (+6%)	48.9

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	11	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.182	0.182	0.182	0.364	0.0

Career AVG .182 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 26.8% below league average.

Career OBP .182 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — 34.1% below league average.

Career SLG .182 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 44.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.364 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 40.0% 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
1882	SL4	AA	3	11	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	3	0	1	5	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1882	SL4	P	3	0	1	5	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	3