Tom Dolan
Born: 1/10/1855 in New York, NY, USA
Died: 1/16/1913 in St. Louis, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1879-09-30 | Final Game: 1888-10-14
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Thomas J. Dolan
Biography
Tom Dolan was a professional baseball player born in 1855, whose career spanned from 1879 to October 14, 1888. As a position player, Dolan participated in 225 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He accumulated a total of 165 hits, which included one home run and 40 runs batted in (RBIs). His career batting average stood at .204, and he was known for his speed on the bases, recording 11 stolen bases throughout his tenure.
Playing during the late 19th century, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more modern approach to the game, Dolan's contributions helped lay the groundwork for future generations of players. Although he faced challenges in achieving higher offensive statistics, his role on the field and experience contributed to the evolving landscape of baseball during a time when the sport was gaining popularity and developing its identity. Dolan's legacy is a testament to the perseverance and dedication of early baseball players who helped shape the game we know today.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.50 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | SL4 | AA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4.50 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 225 | 808 | 95 | 165 | 25 | 7 | 1 | 40 | 11 | 39 | 26 | 0.204 | 0.242 | 0.256 | 0.498 | -2181.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1879 | CHC | NL | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1882 | BFN | NL | 22 | 89 | 12 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0.157 | -505.2 |
| 1883 | SL4 | AA | 81 | 295 | 32 | 63 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0.214 | -941.4 |
| 1884 | SL4 | AA | 35 | 137 | 19 | 36 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0.263 | 97.5 |
| 1884 | SLU | UA | 19 | 69 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.188 | 97.5 |
| 1885 | SL5 | NL | 3 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 1886 | BL2 | AA | 38 | 125 | 13 | 19 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0.152 | -684.3 |
| 1886 | SL5 | NL | 15 | 44 | 8 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 0.250 | -684.3 |
| 1888 | SL4 | AA | 11 | 36 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0.194 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 5 | 0 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 1 |
| C | 173 | 0 | 904 | 274 | 108 | 10 |
| OF | 51 | 0 | 61 | 13 | 14 | 2 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1879 | CHN | C | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1882 | BFN | C | 18 | 0 | 70 | 26 | 6 | 1 |
| 1882 | BFN | 3B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1882 | BFN | OF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1883 | SL4 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1883 | SL4 | C | 42 | 0 | 214 | 51 | 12 | 4 |
| 1883 | SL4 | OF | 40 | 0 | 55 | 11 | 11 | 2 |
| 1884 | SL4 | C | 34 | 0 | 188 | 45 | 34 | 2 |
| 1884 | SL4 | OF | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1884 | SLU | C | 14 | 0 | 99 | 23 | 14 | 1 |
| 1884 | SLU | 3B | 3 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 3 | 1 |
| 1884 | SLU | OF | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1885 | SL5 | C | 3 | 0 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| 1886 | BL2 | C | 35 | 0 | 190 | 67 | 23 | 1 |
| 1886 | BL2 | OF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1886 | SL5 | C | 15 | 0 | 77 | 39 | 9 | 1 |
| 1888 | SL4 | C | 11 | 0 | 50 | 14 | 6 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Catcher | 173 |
| Third Base | 5 |
| Left Field | 24 |
| Center Field | 23 |
| Right Field | 4 |