John Dobbs
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1901-1905)
John Dobbs was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1901 to 1905 for the Cincinnati Reds, the Chicago Cubs, and the Brooklyn Dodgers, a span of 5 seasons. In 582 career games, he hit .263 with 585 hits, 7 home runs, and 207 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 406.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 170 lb
- Died
- 9/9/1934 in Charlotte, NC, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1901-04-20
- Last Game
- 1905-09-20
Full name: John Gordon Dobbs
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 582 | 2,224 | 305 | 585 | 85 | 23 | 7 | 207 | 78 | 187 | 132 | .263 | .325 | .331 | .656 | 406 |
Career AVG .263 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .325 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .331 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .656 vs. league average .652 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | CIN | NL | 109 | 435 | 71 | 119 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 27 | 19 | 36 | 28 | .274 | .271 (+1%) | .326 (+3%) | .359 (-4%) | .686 (-1%) | 41.8 |
| 1902 | CIN | NL | 63 | 256 | 39 | 76 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 7 | 19 | 20 | .297 | .266 (+11%) | .321 (+8%) | .343 (+5%) | .665 (+6%) | 290.8 |
| 1902 | CHN | NL | 59 | 235 | 31 | 71 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 35 | 3 | 18 | 9 | .302 | .266 (+13%) | .321 (+9%) | .343 (+3%) | .665 (+6%) | 290.8 |
| 1903 | CHN | NL | 16 | 61 | 8 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 5 | .230 | .261 (-12%) | .316 (+4%) | .345 (-19%) | .662 (-8%) | -43.3 |
| 1903 | BRO | NL | 111 | 414 | 61 | 98 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 59 | 23 | 48 | 34 | .237 | .261 (-10%) | .316 (+2%) | .345 (-7%) | .662 (-3%) | -43.3 |
| 1904 | BRO | NL | 101 | 363 | 36 | 90 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 30 | 11 | 28 | 22 | .248 | .246 (avg) | .300 (+1%) | .321 (-6%) | .622 (-3%) | -96.0 |
| 1905 | BRO | NL | 123 | 460 | 59 | 117 | 21 | 4 | 2 | 36 | 15 | 31 | 14 | .254 | .248 (+2%) | .307 (-1%) | .322 (+2%) | .629 (+1%) | 15.5 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 582 | 2,224 | 305 | 585 | 85 | 23 | 7 | 207 | 78 | 187 | 132 | .263 | — | — | — | — | 456 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (583 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 286 | 1061 | 162 | 280 | 5 | 95 | .264 |
| Away | 297 | 1163 | 143 | 305 | 2 | 94 | .262 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905-09-20 | BRO | BSN | L | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-09-20 | BRO | BSN | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-09-18 | BRO | BSN | L | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-09-18 | BRO | BSN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-09-16 | BRO | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1905-09-14 | BRO | NY1 | L | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1905-09-13 | BRO | NY1 | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-09-12 | BRO | NY1 | L | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1905-09-12 | BRO | NY1 | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1905-09-09 | BRO | NY1 | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| 3B | 8 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 6 | 1 |
| OF | 563 | 211 | 1181 | 59 | 60 | 17 |
| SS | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | CIN | 3B | 8 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 6 | 1 |
| 1901 | CIN | OF | 100 | 0 | 189 | 11 | 11 | 4 |
| 1902 | CIN | OF | 63 | 0 | 146 | 11 | 6 | 2 |
| 1902 | CHN | OF | 59 | 0 | 122 | 8 | 3 | 6 |
| 1903 | CHN | OF | 16 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903 | BRO | OF | 110 | 0 | 241 | 11 | 9 | 4 |
| 1904 | BRO | 2B | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| 1904 | BRO | OF | 92 | 89 | 200 | 6 | 14 | 0 |
| 1904 | BRO | SS | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905 | BRO | OF | 123 | 122 | 246 | 11 | 17 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 3 |
| Third Base | 8 |
| Shortstop | 2 |
| Left Field | 66 |
| Center Field | 494 |
| Right Field | 3 |
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John Dobbs: the record in brief
According to the bio, John Dobbs debuted on April 20, 1901 and played a final game on September 20, 1905. Dobbs played for the Cincinnati Reds (1901 through 1902), the Chicago Orphans (1902), the Chicago Cubs (1903), and the Brooklyn Superbas (1903 to 1905). Dobbs, an outfielder by primary position, hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Height and weight on file: 5 feet, 9 inches and 170 pounds. The birth record reads June 3, 1875, in Chattanooga, TN, USA. The bio records the death on September 9, 1934, in Charlotte, NC, USA. Dobbs's full given name, per the bio, is John Gordon Dobbs.
Across 582 games at the plate, Dobbs's career line reads 585 hits in 2,224 at bats for a .263 average; the totals also include 7 home runs, 207 runs batted in, and 78 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .325 and the slugging percentage .331, for an OPS of .656. Against a .259 league average for those years, Dobbs's .263 average was near the norm. The hits column peaks at 119, in 1901.
Frequently Asked Questions about John Dobbs
- What years did John Dobbs play?
- John Dobbs played in Major League Baseball from 1901 to 1905.
- Was John Dobbs a pitcher?
- No. John Dobbs was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did John Dobbs hit?
- John Dobbs hit 7 career home runs with 585 hits.
- What teams did John Dobbs play for?
- John Dobbs played for 3 teams: the Cincinnati Reds (1901–1902), the Chicago Cubs (1902–1903), and the Brooklyn Superbas (1903–1905).
- What were John Dobbs's career stats?
- In 582 games, John Dobbs had 585 hits, 7 home runs, 207 RBI, 305 runs, and 78 stolen bases, with a .263 batting average.
- What position did John Dobbs play?
- John Dobbs played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was John Dobbs and how much did he weigh?
- John Dobbs was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 170 pounds.
- How many home runs did John Dobbs hit each season?
- John Dobbs's home runs by season: 2 in 1901, 1 in 1902, 2 in 1903, 0 in 1904, and 2 in 1905. His most in one season was 2, in 1901, 1903, and 1905.
- What was John Dobbs's career batting average?
- John Dobbs batted .263 over his career, with 585 hits in 2,224 at bats.
- How many RBI did John Dobbs have?
- John Dobbs drove in 207 runs in his career.
- Is John Dobbs in the Hall of Fame?
- No. John Dobbs has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.