Doc Scanlan

Born: 3/7/1881 in Syracuse, NY, USA

Died: 5/29/1949 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1903-09-24 | Final Game: 1911-09-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: William Dennis Scanlan

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Biography

Doc Scanlan was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1903 to 1911. Born in 1881, Scanlan made his mark in a period characterized by the early evolution of pitching styles and strategies, contributing to the game during the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach. Throughout his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 65-71 and maintained a solid earned run average of 3.0, reflecting his effectiveness on the mound. Scanlan was known for his durability and ability to strike out batters, finishing his career with 584 strikeouts. He also recorded five saves, showcasing his versatility in late-game situations. His contributions to the teams he played for were significant during an era when pitching was becoming increasingly crucial to a team's success. Although he may not be as widely recognized today, Doc Scanlan's impact on the game during his active years remains a notable part of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
65	71	181	149	102	15	5	1252.0	1061	417	15	608	584	3.00	0

Career ERA 3.00 vs. league average 2.81 across their career seasons — 6.8% 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
1903	PIT	NL	0	1	1	1	1	0	0	9.0	5	4	6	0	4.00	3.10 (-29%)	0.0
1904	PIT	NL	1	3	4	3	1	0	0	22.0	21	12	20	10	4.91	2.66 (-85%)	-1022.9
1904	BRO	NL	6	6	13	12	11	3	0	104.0	94	25	40	40	2.16	2.66 (+19%)	-536.8
1905	BRO	NL	14	12	33	28	22	2	0	249.7	220	81	104	135	2.92	2.82 (-4%)	-1178.5
1906	BRO	NL	18	13	38	33	28	6	2	288.0	230	102	127	120	3.19	2.68 (-19%)	-3677.3
1907	BRO	NL	6	8	17	15	10	2	0	107.0	90	38	61	59	3.20	2.50 (-28%)	-1352.4
1909	BRO	NL	8	7	19	17	12	2	0	141.3	125	46	65	72	2.93	2.55 (-15%)	-1185.3
1910	BRO	NL	9	11	34	25	14	0	2	217.3	175	63	116	103	2.61	2.79 (+6%)	-1975.3
1911	BRO	NL	3	10	22	15	3	0	1	113.7	101	46	69	45	3.64	3.37 (-8%)	-2463.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
181	416	23	78	11	2	0	23	4	34	81	0.188	0.251	0.224	0.474	-1015.8

Career AVG .188 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 25.4% below league average.

Career OBP .251 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 19.8% below league average.

Career SLG .224 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 31.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.474 vs. league average 0.639 across their career seasons — 25.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1903	PIT	NL	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1904	PIT	NL	4	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1904	BRO	NL	13	35	2	5	0	0	4	0	1	6	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1905	BRO	NL	33	96	4	16	0	0	4	2	3	17	0.167	.248 (-33%)	.307 (-38%)	.322 (-48%)	.629 (-43%)	-621.4
1906	BRO	NL	38	97	11	18	2	0	1	1	11	21	0.186	.247 (-25%)	.307 (-13%)	.315 (-35%)	.622 (-24%)	-317.3
1907	BRO	NL	17	34	2	9	1	2	6	0	6	7	0.265	—	—	—	—	0.0
1909	BRO	NL	19	44	3	12	5	0	1	1	6	8	0.273	—	—	—	—	161.6
1910	BRO	NL	34	69	1	14	3	0	6	0	5	14	0.203	.249 (-19%)	.317 (-19%)	.326 (-25%)	.644 (-22%)	-238.7
1911	BRO	NL	22	33	0	4	0	0	1	0	0	7	0.121	—	—	—	—	0.0