Doc Landis

Born: 8/16/1854 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 7/1/1908 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1882-05-02 | Final Game: 1882-09-30

Bats: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 172 lbs

Full name: Samuel H. Landis

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Biography

Doc Landis was a professional baseball pitcher who played during the early days of the sport, making his Major League debut on May 2, 1882. Born in 1854, Landis participated in a time when baseball was transitioning from its formative years into a more organized and competitive environment. Over the course of his brief career, which spanned just a single season, he recorded a win-loss record of 12-29 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.36, showcasing his ability to compete on the mound despite the challenges of the era. Landis struck out a total of 74 batters throughout his career, reflecting the pitching styles of the time, which heavily relied on strategy and finesse rather than overwhelming velocity. His contributions to the game came at a pivotal moment in baseball history, as the sport was beginning to gain popularity and structure. Although he did not achieve long-term success or recognition, Doc Landis remains a part of the rich tapestry of early baseball, representing the tenacity and spirit of players who laid the groundwork for future generations in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
12	29	44	42	37	0	0	359.0	427	134	8	49	74	3.36	0

Career ERA 3.36 vs. league average 2.80 across their career seasons — 19.8% 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
1882	PH4	AA	1	1	2	2	2	0	0	17.0	16	6	1	13	3.18	2.80 (-13%)	267.8
1882	BL2	AA	11	28	42	40	35	0	0	342.0	411	128	48	61	3.37	2.80 (-20%)	-2691.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
53	187	11	32	1	0	0	0	0	3	0	0.171	0.184	0.176	0.361	-1005.9

Career AVG .171 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 31.1% below league average.

Career OBP .184 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — 33.2% below league average.

Career SLG .176 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 46.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.361 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 40.5% 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
1882	PH4	AA	3	12	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1882	BL2	AA	50	175	10	30	1	0	0	0	0	3	0	0.171	.248 (-31%)	.275 (-33%)	.329 (-46%)	.605 (-40%)	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	16	0	22	2	4	0
P	44	0	19	104	14	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1882	PH4	OF	1	0	0	2	0
1882	PH4	P	2	0	4	3	1
1882	BL2	OF	15	22	2	2	0
1882	BL2	P	42	19	100	11	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	44
Center Field	16