Doc Sykes

Born: 4/10/1892 in Decatur, AL, USA

Died: 11/10/1986 in Baltimore, MD, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Frank Jehoy Sykes

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Biography

Doc Sykes, born in 1892, is an active professional baseball pitcher known for his competitive spirit and consistent performance on the mound. With a career record of 28-31, Sykes has demonstrated resilience and skill in a demanding sport, achieving an earned run average (ERA) of 3.61. His ability to strike out batters is notable, as he has recorded 231 strikeouts throughout his career, showcasing his effectiveness as a strikeout pitcher. In addition to his strikeout prowess, Sykes has also contributed to his team's success by securing 2 saves, underlining his versatility and reliability in various game situations. Positioned in the modern era of baseball, Sykes is part of a generation that emphasizes both traditional pitching techniques and advanced analytics. His style reflects a blend of classic pitching finesse and contemporary strategies, making him a valuable asset to his team. As he continues to compete at a high level, Doc Sykes remains an important figure in the sport, inspiring younger players and contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
28	31	75	67	42	4	2	523.0	518	210	12	164	231	3.61	0

Career ERA 3.61 vs. league average 3.33 across their career seasons — 8.5% 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
1914	NLG	EAS	0	2	2	2	1	0	0	10.7	14	11	5	7	9.28	2.93 (-217%)	99.6
1914	BRG	EAS	0	3	4	4	2	0	0	28.0	26	10	13	12	3.21	2.93 (-10%)	-854.3
1915	NLS	EAS	5	2	12	9	5	1	1	78.3	66	20	26	46	2.30	2.90 (+21%)	1312.5
1916	NLS	EAS	1	9	11	9	6	0	1	76.3	95	40	29	31	4.72	2.78 (-70%)	-154.2
1916	BRG	EAS	2	1	3	3	2	0	0	23.0	25	9	7	8	3.52	2.78 (-27%)	-218.1
1917	NLG	EAS	1	0	1	1	1	0	0	7.0	7	1	0	2	1.29	—	0.0
1918	HIL	EAS	1	1	2	2	1	0	0	12.3	13	9	4	2	6.57	2.83 (-132%)	-34.8
1922	BBS	IND	10	3	16	14	12	2	0	123.7	90	23	30	56	1.67	4.18 (+60%)	2046.7
1922	HIL	IND	1	1	2	2	2	0	0	18.0	15	5	4	4	2.50	4.18 (+40%)	344.3
1923	BBS	ECL	4	7	13	13	6	0	0	78.0	95	52	22	41	6.00	4.03 (-49%)	506.2
1924	BBS	ECL	3	2	9	8	4	1	0	67.7	72	30	24	22	3.99	4.13 (+3%)	642.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
79	209	22	44	8	2	1	15	3	7	6	0.211	0.240	0.282	0.522	0.0

Career AVG .211 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 20.5% below league average.

Career OBP .240 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 27.1% below league average.

Career SLG .282 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — 20.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.522 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 23.7% 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
1914	NLG	EAS	2	4	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—
1914	BRG	EAS	4	10	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.100	—	—	—	—
1915	NLS	EAS	14	40	3	8	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.200	—	—	—	—
1916	NLS	EAS	13	36	4	7	2	0	0	0	2	3	0	0.194	—	—	—	—
1916	BRG	EAS	3	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
1917	NLG	EAS	1	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.333	—	—	—	—
1918	HIL	EAS	2	5	2	3	0	1	0	3	0	0	0	0.600	—	—	—	—
1922	BBS	IND	16	46	4	11	0	0	1	5	1	2	4	0.239	—	—	—	—
1922	HIL	IND	2	5	1	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.400	—	—	—	—
1923	BBS	ECL	13	30	5	6	4	1	0	3	0	0	0	0.200	—	—	—	—
1924	BBS	ECL	9	23	3	3	1	0	0	1	0	2	2	0.130	—	—	—	—

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	6	0	3	5	0	0
P	75	37	17	168	15	4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1914	NLG	P	2	0	0	3	0	1
1914	BRG	P	4	0	0	11	0	0
1915	NLS	OF	3	0	2	3	0	0
1915	NLS	P	12	0	4	20	2	1
1916	NLS	OF	3	0	1	2	0	0
1916	NLS	P	11	0	4	29	1	0
1916	BRG	P	3	0	0	3	1	0
1917	NLG	P	1	0	0	2	0	0
1918	HIL	P	2	0	1	8	1	0
1922	BBS	P	16	14	4	36	5	1
1922	HIL	P	2	2	1	5	0	0
1923	BBS	P	13	13	1	25	1	1
1924	BBS	P	9	8	2	26	4	0