Larry Doyle

Born: 7/31/1886 in Caseyville, IL, USA

Died: 3/1/1974 in Saranac Lake, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1907-07-22 | Final Game: 1920-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Lawrence Joseph Doyle

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Biography

Larry Doyle was a prominent American professional baseball player, born in 1886, who made significant contributions to the game during the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1907 until his retirement in 1920, during which he played predominantly as a second baseman. Doyle was known for his offensive prowess, finishing his career with a batting average of .29, 1,887 hits, and 793 RBIs over 1,766 games. His skill at the plate was complemented by his speed on the bases, as he recorded 298 stolen bases, showcasing a dynamic playing style that was well-suited for the evolving strategies of the deadball era. Throughout his time in Major League Baseball, Doyle was recognized for his consistent performance and ability to contribute to his team's success. He hit 74 home runs, a notable achievement during an era when power hitting was less emphasized compared to the speed and contact hitting that defined the sport. Doyle's career was marked by his versatility and reliability, as he not only stood out as a strong offensive player but also as a key defender on the field. His legacy is remembered among the great players of his time, and he remains a significant figure in the history of baseball, representing the transition of the game into more modern styles of play.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1766	6509	960	1887	299	123	74	793	298	625	378	0.290	0.357	0.408	0.765	19687.8

Career AVG .290 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — +13.7% above league average.

Career OBP .357 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — +11.8% above league average.

Career SLG .408 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — +21.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.765 vs. league average 0.654 across their career seasons — +16.9% 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
1907	NY1	NL	69	227	16	59	3	0	0	16	3	20	41	0.260	.245 (+6%)	.304 (+5%)	.308 (-12%)	.613 (-3%)	-53.9
1908	NY1	NL	104	377	65	116	16	9	0	33	17	22	21	0.308	.240 (+28%)	.298 (+19%)	.306 (+30%)	.605 (+24%)	1440.6
1909	NY1	NL	147	570	86	172	27	11	6	49	31	45	42	0.302	.244 (+24%)	.306 (+18%)	.312 (+34%)	.618 (+26%)	2581.2
1910	NY1	NL	151	575	97	164	21	14	8	69	39	71	26	0.285	.249 (+14%)	.317 (+16%)	.326 (+26%)	.644 (+21%)	2353.5
1911	NY1	NL	143	526	102	163	25	25	13	77	38	71	39	0.310	.266 (+16%)	.336 (+18%)	.356 (+48%)	.693 (+33%)	3409.4
1912	NY1	NL	143	558	98	184	33	8	10	90	36	56	20	0.330	.268 (+23%)	.335 (+17%)	.358 (+31%)	.694 (+24%)	2716.4
1913	NY1	NL	132	482	67	135	25	6	5	73	38	59	29	0.280	.259 (+8%)	.325 (+12%)	.345 (+12%)	.670 (+12%)	1253.2
1914	NY1	NL	145	539	87	140	19	8	5	63	17	58	25	0.260	.255 (+2%)	.322 (+6%)	.339 (+4%)	.661 (+5%)	651.6
1915	NY1	NL	150	591	86	189	40	10	4	70	22	32	28	0.320	.250 (+28%)	.318 (+12%)	.332 (+33%)	.651 (+23%)	2267.8
1916	NY1	NL	113	441	55	118	24	10	2	47	17	27	23	0.268	.248 (+8%)	.314 (+1%)	.326 (+17%)	.640 (+9%)	518.2
1916	CHC	NL	9	38	6	15	5	1	1	7	2	1	1	0.395	—	—	—	—	518.2
1917	CHC	NL	135	476	48	121	19	5	6	61	5	48	28	0.254	.248 (+2%)	.312 (+3%)	.323 (+9%)	.635 (+6%)	544.6
1918	NY1	NL	75	257	38	67	7	4	3	36	10	37	10	0.261	.255 (+2%)	.318 (+11%)	.326 (+8%)	.645 (+10%)	504.5
1919	NY1	NL	113	381	61	110	14	10	7	52	12	31	17	0.289	.262 (+10%)	.322 (+8%)	.347 (+24%)	.670 (+17%)	1126.0
1920	NY1	NL	137	471	48	134	21	2	4	50	11	47	28	0.285	.271 (+5%)	.331 (+6%)	.363 (avg)	.694 (+3%)	374.8

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
19	76	9	18	3	1	1	5	5	4	0.237

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1913	WS	NY1	5	20	1	3	0	0	0	2	0	1	0.150
1912	WS	NY1	8	33	5	8	0	0	1	2	3	2	0.242
1911	WS	NY1	6	23	3	7	3	1	0	1	2	1	0.304

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	1728	465	3635	4655	443	694

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1907	NY1	2B	69	69	128	158	26	7
1908	NY1	2B	102	101	180	291	33	28
1909	NY1	2B	144	144	292	323	39	51
1910	NY1	2B	151	151	313	388	53	62
1911	NY1	2B	141	0	272	340	36	46
1912	NY1	2B	143	0	313	379	38	68
1913	NY1	2B	130	0	315	345	31	55
1914	NY1	2B	145	0	307	379	29	61
1915	NY1	2B	147	0	313	396	40	66
1916	NY1	2B	113	0	270	352	26	53
1916	CHN	2B	9	0	19	35	1	10
1917	CHN	2B	128	0	300	348	33	54
1918	NY1	2B	73	0	121	221	11	24
1919	NY1	2B	100	0	214	311	24	48
1920	NY1	2B	133	0	278	389	23	61