Doc Prothro, baseball player, 1920-1926

Doc Prothro

Born: 7/16/1893 in Memphis, TN, USA

Died: 10/14/1971 in Memphis, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1920-09-26 | Final Game: 1926-09-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: James Thompson Prothro

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Biography

Doc Prothro was a professional baseball player born in 1893, who made his mark in the Major Leagues from 1920 to 1926. He played primarily as a position player, showcasing his talents over the course of 180 games. Prothro recorded 191 hits during his career, achieving an impressive batting average of .318, which placed him among the notable hitters of his time. Despite not hitting any home runs, he contributed significantly to his teams with 81 RBIs and demonstrated speed on the bases with 13 stolen bases. Prothro's career unfolded during an era characterized by a transition in baseball, moving away from the deadball period and into a time of evolving offensive strategies. His ability to hit for average and drive in runs made him a valuable asset to his teams, reflecting the skill set that was essential for success in the league during the 1920s. Although he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Doc Prothro's consistent performance and solid batting average left a lasting impression in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
180 600 66 191 34 10 0 81 13 69 40 0.318 0.390 0.408 0.798 817.7

Career AVG .318 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — +13.0% above league average.

Career OBP .390 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — +13.3% above league average.

Career SLG .408 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.798 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — +8.9% 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
1920 WSN AL 6 13 2 5 0 0 0 2 0 0 4 0.385 — — — — 0.0
1923 WSN AL 6 8 2 2 0 1 0 3 0 1 3 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1924 WSN AL 46 159 17 53 11 5 0 24 4 15 11 0.333 .283 (+17%) .345 (+14%) .389 (+19%) .734 (+17%) 463.3
1925 BOS AL 119 415 44 130 23 3 0 51 9 52 21 0.313 .288 (+9%) .349 (+11%) .407 (-6%) .756 (+2%) 354.4
1926 CIN NL 3 5 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 163 0 160 294 29 24
SS 5 0 11 8 1 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1920 WS1 3B 2 0 0 2 0 2
1920 WS1 SS 2 0 4 3 0 2
1923 WS1 3B 6 0 5 11 0 0
1924 WS1 3B 45 0 40 68 10 6
1925 BOS 3B 108 0 115 211 19 16
1925 BOS SS 3 0 7 5 1 1
1926 CIN 3B 2 0 0 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 162
Shortstop 5

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Tennessee Health Science Center Memphis TN 1916, 1917, 1918