Dolly Gray

Born: 12/4/1878 in Atlantic Mine, MI, USA

Died: 4/3/1956 in Yuba City, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1909-04-13 | Final Game: 1911-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: William Denton Gray

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Biography

Dolly Gray was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1909 to 1911. Born in 1878, Gray made his mark in the early 20th century, a time when Major League Baseball was evolving and the game was beginning to transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented approach. Throughout his career, he played for teams in the National League, where he was known for his competitive spirit and determination on the mound. Over the course of his career, Gray recorded a win-loss record of 15-51, with an earned run average of 3.52. He struck out 213 batters, showcasing his ability to miss bats and control the game in critical moments. Despite his struggles in terms of wins, Gray's contributions to his teams were significant as he played during a challenging era for pitchers. His legacy in baseball is marked by his perseverance and the challenges he faced in an evolving league.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
15	51	98	70	46	3	0	568.0	586	222	8	182	213	3.52	0

Career ERA 3.52 vs. league average 2.90 across their career seasons — 21.1% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1909	WSN	AL	5	19	36	26	19	0	218.0	210	87	77	87	3.59	2.55 (-41%)	-
1910	WSN	AL	8	19	34	29	21	3	229.0	216	67	65	84	2.63	2.79 (+6%)	-
1911	WSN	AL	2	13	28	15	6	0	121.0	160	68	40	42	5.06	3.37 (-50%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
110	218	10	44	8	1	0	16	0	9	61	0.202	0.233	0.248	0.481	-736.0

Career AVG .202 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 20.4% below league average.

Career OBP .233 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 27.1% below league average.

Career SLG .248 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 25.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.481 vs. league average 0.653 across their career seasons — 26.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1909	WSN	AL	47	89	2	13	2	0	4	4	28	0.146	.244 (-40%)	.306 (-40%)	.312 (-46%)	.618 (-43%)	-595.4
1910	WSN	AL	35	85	7	21	3	1	2	4	22	0.247	.249 (-1%)	.317 (-12%)	.326 (-6%)	.644 (-9%)	-140.7
1911	WSN	AL	28	44	1	10	3	0	10	1	11	0.227	—	—	—	—	0.0