Walt Doan
Born: 3/12/1887 in Bellevue, ID, USA
Died: 10/19/1935 in Coatesville, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1909-09-20 | Final Game: 1910-09-14
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Walter Rudolph Doan
Biography
Walt Doan was a professional baseball player born in 1887, whose career spanned from 1909 to 1910. He played primarily as a position player, appearing in a total of 10 games during his brief stint in Major League Baseball. Doan recorded 3 hits and drove in 2 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .188. Notably, he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases throughout his time on the field.
Doan's career unfolded during the early 20th century, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. While his playing time was limited, his presence on the field contributed to the evolving landscape of baseball, which was beginning to see a shift in player roles and strategies. Though not a household name, Walt Doan remains a part of baseball history, representing the countless players who contributed to the sport's rich tapestry during its formative years.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.7 | 41 | 14 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 5.56 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | CLE | AL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5.40 | 0.0 |
| 1910 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.7 | 31 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 5.60 | -451.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.188 | 0.278 | 0.250 | 0.528 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | CLE | AL | 4 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1910 | CLE | AL | 6 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| P | 7 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | CLE | P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909 | CLE | OF | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1910 | CLE | P | 6 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 7 |
| Left Field | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Delaware | Newark | DE | 1907 |