Slow Joe Doyle, baseball player, 1906-1910

Slow Joe Doyle

Born: 9/15/1881 in Clay Center, KS, USA

Died: 11/21/1947 in Tannersville, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1906-08-25 | Final Game: 1910-06-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Judd Bruce Doyle

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Biography

Slow Joe Doyle, born in 1881, was a notable pitcher in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1906 to 1910, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-centric game. Doyle compiled a career record of 22 wins against 21 losses, showcasing his competitiveness on the mound. With an earned run average (ERA) of 2.85, he was recognized for his ability to limit scoring, which was a valuable asset during an era where pitching dominated the game. Doyle recorded a total of 209 strikeouts throughout his career, reflecting his skill in overpowering hitters. He also contributed to his teams by securing one save, a testament to his reliability in late-game situations. While Doyle's career was relatively short, his performance in a significant transitional period of baseball history left a lasting impression on the sport. His unique nickname and his effective pitching style made him a memorable figure among contemporaries and a subject of interest for baseball historians.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
22 21 75 50 29 7 1 436.3 383 138 7 147 209 2.85 0

Career ERA 2.85 vs. league average 2.58 across their career seasons — 10.2% 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
1906 NYY AL 2 1 9 6 3 2 0 45.3 34 12 13 28 2.38 2.68 (+11%) -
1907 NYY AL 11 11 29 23 15 1 1 193.7 169 57 67 94 2.65 2.50 (-6%) -
1908 NYY AL 1 1 12 4 2 1 0 48.0 42 14 14 20 2.62 2.40 (-9%) -
1909 NYY AL 8 6 17 15 8 3 0 125.7 103 36 37 57 2.58 2.55 (-1%) -
1910 NYY AL 0 2 3 2 1 0 0 12.3 19 11 5 6 8.03 2.79 (-188%) -
1910 CIN NL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 11.3 16 8 11 4 6.35 2.79 (-128%) -502.7

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
75 135 12 22 2 0 0 6 0 11 29 0.163 0.242 0.178 0.419 -276.5

Career AVG .163 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 33.6% below league average.

Career OBP .242 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — 21.3% below league average.

Career SLG .178 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 43.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.419 vs. league average 0.621 across their career seasons — 32.5% 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
1906 NYY AL 9 14 1 3 0 0 0 3 0 0 4 0.214 — — — — 0.0
1907 NYY AL 29 58 5 8 2 0 0 2 0 6 12 0.138 .245 (-44%) .304 (-24%) .308 (-44%) .613 (-34%) -276.5
1908 NYY AL 12 14 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 0.214 — — — — 0.0
1909 NYY AL 17 42 5 7 0 0 0 1 0 3 7 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1910 NYY AL 3 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1910 CIN NL 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 75 50 15 96 11 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1906 NYA P 9 6 4 13 0 0
1907 NYA P 29 23 5 45 3 2
1908 NYA P 12 4 1 8 2 1
1909 NYA P 17 15 5 21 3 0
1910 NYA P 3 2 0 7 0 0
1910 CIN P 5 0 0 2 3 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 75