Cozy Dolan
Born: 12/23/1882 in Oshkosh, WI, USA
Died: 12/10/1958 in Chicago, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1909-08-15 | Final Game: 1922-07-07
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Albert James Dolan
Biography
Cozy Dolan was a professional baseball player born in 1882, who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 1909 until his retirement in 1922. As a position player, Dolan showcased his skills over the course of 379 games, accumulating 299 hits and a batting average of .252. His offensive contributions included 6 home runs and 111 RBIs, demonstrating his ability to drive in runs during a competitive era of baseball that was characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more power-oriented game.
Dolan was also known for his speed on the bases, finishing his career with 102 stolen bases, which underscored his agility and base-running acumen. Playing during a time when the game was evolving, he was part of a generation of players that laid the groundwork for future stars. His performance not only contributed to his teams but also reflected the dynamic nature of baseball in the early 20th century, as the sport began to embrace more aggressive styles of play. Dolan's contributions to the game remain a notable part of baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 379 | 1187 | 210 | 299 | 43 | 21 | 6 | 111 | 102 | 121 | 158 | 0.252 | 0.328 | 0.339 | 0.666 | 277.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | CIN | NL | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1911 | NYY | AL | 19 | 69 | 19 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 0.304 | 126.5 |
| 1912 | NYY | AL | 18 | 60 | 15 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0.200 | -166.7 |
| 1912 | PHI | NL | 11 | 50 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 0.280 | -166.7 |
| 1913 | PHI | NL | 55 | 126 | 15 | 33 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 21 | 0.262 | -347.2 |
| 1913 | PIT | NL | 35 | 133 | 22 | 27 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 0.203 | -347.2 |
| 1914 | STL | NL | 126 | 421 | 76 | 101 | 16 | 3 | 4 | 32 | 42 | 55 | 74 | 0.240 | 128.2 |
| 1915 | STL | NL | 111 | 322 | 53 | 90 | 14 | 9 | 2 | 38 | 17 | 34 | 37 | 0.280 | 911.2 |
| 1922 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2B | 9 | 0 | 13 | 15 | 4 | 2 |
| 3B | 116 | 1 | 114 | 205 | 45 | 16 |
| OF | 206 | 0 | 380 | 14 | 25 | 2 |
| SS | 10 | 0 | 15 | 26 | 7 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | CIN | 3B | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 1911 | NYA | 3B | 19 | 0 | 21 | 33 | 3 | 4 |
| 1912 | NYA | 3B | 17 | 0 | 15 | 28 | 13 | 1 |
| 1912 | PHI | 3B | 11 | 0 | 13 | 21 | 5 | 1 |
| 1913 | PHI | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1913 | PHI | 2B | 9 | 0 | 13 | 15 | 4 | 2 |
| 1913 | PHI | 3B | 4 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1913 | PHI | SS | 10 | 0 | 15 | 26 | 7 | 2 |
| 1913 | PHI | OF | 12 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1913 | PIT | 3B | 35 | 0 | 38 | 66 | 7 | 8 |
| 1914 | SLN | 3B | 27 | 0 | 23 | 49 | 14 | 1 |
| 1914 | SLN | OF | 96 | 0 | 182 | 10 | 9 | 2 |
| 1915 | SLN | OF | 98 | 0 | 179 | 4 | 14 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 2 |
| Second Base | 10 |
| Third Base | 112 |
| Shortstop | 14 |
| Left Field | 125 |
| Center Field | 48 |
| Right Field | 35 |