Cozy Dolan
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1909-1922)
Cozy Dolan was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1909 to 1922 for 6 teams, including the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 14 seasons. In 379 career games, he hit .252 with 299 hits, 6 home runs, and 111 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 303.
- 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 160 lb
- Died
- 12/10/1958 in Chicago, IL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1909-08-15
- Last Game
- 1922-07-07
Full name: Albert James Dolan
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 379 | 1,187 | 210 | 299 | 43 | 21 | 6 | 111 | 102 | 121 | 182 | .252 | .328 | .339 | .666 | 303 |
Career AVG .252 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .328 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .339 vs. league average .349 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .666 vs. league average .676 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | CIN | NL | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1911 | NYA | AL | 19 | 69 | 19 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 12 | .304 | .266 (+14%) | .336 (+14%) | .356 (+6%) | .693 (+10%) | 127.3 |
| 1912 | NYA | AL | 18 | 60 | 15 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 12 | .200 | .268 (-26%) | .335 (-19%) | .358 (-12%) | .694 (-15%) | -158.8 |
| 1912 | PHI | NL | 11 | 50 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 10 | .280 | .268 (+4%) | .335 (-12%) | .358 (+12%) | .694 (avg) | -158.8 |
| 1913 | PHI | NL | 55 | 126 | 15 | 33 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 21 | .262 | .259 (+1%) | .325 (-16%) | .345 (-15%) | .670 (-15%) | -312.1 |
| 1913 | PIT | NL | 35 | 133 | 22 | 27 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 14 | .203 | .259 (-22%) | .325 (-11%) | .345 (-22%) | .670 (-17%) | -312.1 |
| 1914 | SLN | NL | 126 | 421 | 76 | 101 | 16 | 3 | 4 | 32 | 42 | 55 | 74 | .240 | .255 (-6%) | .322 (+4%) | .339 (-5%) | .661 (-1%) | 91.6 |
| 1915 | SLN | NL | 111 | 322 | 53 | 90 | 14 | 9 | 2 | 38 | 17 | 34 | 37 | .280 | .250 (+12%) | .318 (+12%) | .332 (+20%) | .651 (+16%) | 905.1 |
| 1922 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 379 | 1,187 | 210 | 299 | 43 | 21 | 6 | 111 | 102 | 121 | 182 | .252 | — | — | — | — | 182 | ||
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 (381 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 221 | 660 | 126 | 174 | 2 | 65 | .264 |
| Away | 160 | 525 | 84 | 125 | 4 | 42 | .238 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922-07-07 | NY1 | PIT | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-10-03 | STL | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-10-02 | STL | PIT | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915-10-01 | STL | PIT | W | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1915-09-30 | STL | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-26 | STL | NY1 | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-25 | STL | NY1 | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-23 | STL | NY1 | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-21 | STL | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-21 | STL | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 | OF | 12 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1913 | PHI | SS | 10 | 0 | 15 | 26 | 7 | 2 |
| 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
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 2 |
| Second Base | 10 |
| Third Base | 112 |
| Shortstop | 14 |
| Left Field | 125 |
| Center Field | 48 |
| Right Field | 35 |
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Cozy Dolan: the record in brief
Between the debut on August 15, 1909 and the final game on July 7, 1922, Cozy Dolan built the record summarized on this page. Club by club, the record runs the Cincinnati Reds (1909), the New York Highlanders (1911 to 1912), the Philadelphia Phillies (1912 to 1913), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1913), the St. Louis Cardinals (1914 to 1915), and the New York Giants (1922). Dolan is listed as an outfielder at 160 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame. Dolan threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is December 23, 1882, in Oshkosh, WI, USA. Dolan died on December 10, 1958, in Chicago, IL, USA. Cozy Dolan was the playing name; the full given name is Albert James.
Across 379 games at the plate, Dolan's career line reads 299 hits in 1,187 at bats for a .252 average, adding 6 homers, 111 RBI, and 102 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .328 clip and slugging .339, Dolan finished with a .666 OPS.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cozy Dolan
- What years did Cozy Dolan play?
- Cozy Dolan played in Major League Baseball from 1909 to 1922.
- Was Cozy Dolan a pitcher?
- No. Cozy Dolan was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Cozy Dolan hit?
- Cozy Dolan hit 6 career home runs with 299 hits.
- What was Cozy Dolan's career batting average?
- Cozy Dolan batted .252 over his career, with 299 hits in 1,187 at bats.
- How many RBI did Cozy Dolan have?
- Cozy Dolan drove in 111 runs in his career.
- Is Cozy Dolan in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Cozy Dolan has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.