Doc Reisling, baseball player, 1904-1910

Doc Reisling

Born: 7/25/1874 in Martins Ferry, OH, USA

Died: 3/4/1955 in Tulsa, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1904-09-10 | Final Game: 1910-10-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Frank Carl Reisling

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Biography

Doc Reisling, born in 1874, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively charged game. Reisling's career spanned from 1904 to 1910, during which he showcased his skills primarily as a starter and reliever. His pitching prowess was reflected in his career statistics, which included a record of 15-19 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.45. Over his career, he recorded 100 strikeouts and logged one save, demonstrating his ability to both prevent runs and contribute in critical situations. Reisling's performance on the mound placed him among the notable pitchers of his time, contributing to the evolving strategies of baseball in the early 1900s. His ERA of 2.45 indicated a capacity to limit opposing hitters, a critical skill during an era when pitching dominated the game. Although he did not achieve extensive fame, Reisling's contributions to his teams reflected the tenacity and skill of pitchers in a highly competitive environment that laid the groundwork for the future of baseball. His legacy remains a testament to the artistry of pitching during a formative period in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
15 19 49 33 25 4 1 311.7 303 85 3 75 100 2.45 0

Career ERA 2.45 vs. league average 2.70 across their career seasons — 9.2% better 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
1904 BRO NL 3 4 7 7 6 1 0 51.0 45 12 10 19 2.12 2.66 (+20%) -170.0
1905 BRO NL 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 3.0 3 1 4 2 3.00 — 0.0
1909 WSN AL 2 4 10 6 6 1 0 66.7 70 18 17 22 2.43 2.55 (+5%) -
1910 WSN AL 10 10 30 20 13 2 1 191.0 185 54 44 57 2.54 2.79 (+9%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
52 98 5 18 6 0 0 11 0 7 21 0.184 0.252 0.245 0.497 -174.4

Career AVG .184 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 25.7% below league average.

Career OBP .252 vs. league average .308 across their career seasons — 18.1% below league average.

Career SLG .245 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 23.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.497 vs. league average 0.629 across their career seasons — 21.0% 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
1904 BRO NL 7 13 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.154 — — — — 0.0
1905 BRO NL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1909 WSN AL 12 24 1 4 1 0 0 3 0 2 6 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1910 WSN AL 31 60 3 12 5 0 0 8 0 3 11 0.200 .249 (-20%) .317 (-21%) .326 (-13%) .644 (-17%) -174.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 49 33 15 94 5 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1904 BRO P 7 7 5 14 2 1
1905 BRO P 2 0 0 1 0 0
1909 WS1 P 10 6 3 14 0 0
1910 WS1 P 30 20 7 65 3 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 49