Frank Doljack
Born: 10/5/1907 in Cleveland, OH, USA
Died: 1/23/1948 in Cleveland, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1930-09-04 | Final Game: 1943-07-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Frank Joseph Doljack
Biography
Frank Doljack was a professional baseball player born in 1907, who played in Major League Baseball from 1930 until 1943. Known primarily as a position player, Doljack's career spanned over a decade during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the Great Depression and the early years of World War II. Throughout his time in the league, he appeared in 192 games, showcasing his versatility and commitment to the sport.
Doljack compiled a career batting average of .269, accumulating 151 hits, including 9 home runs and 85 runs batted in. His ability to contribute offensively was complemented by his speed on the bases, as he recorded 8 stolen bases during his career. Doljack's playing style reflected the era's emphasis on contact hitting and small ball tactics, making him a valuable asset to his teams. Despite not being a superstar, his consistent performance and dedication to the game left a lasting impact on those who witnessed his play during a challenging time in American history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 192 | 561 | 68 | 151 | 31 | 7 | 9 | 85 | 8 | 47 | 60 | 0.269 | 0.329 | 0.398 | 0.726 | -177.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | DET | AL | 20 | 74 | 10 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0.257 | -82.8 |
| 1931 | DET | AL | 63 | 187 | 20 | 52 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 20 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 0.278 | 182.2 |
| 1932 | DET | AL | 8 | 26 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0.385 | 0.0 |
| 1933 | DET | AL | 42 | 147 | 18 | 42 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 14 | 13 | 0.286 | -15.2 |
| 1934 | DET | AL | 56 | 120 | 15 | 28 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 2 | 13 | 15 | 0.233 | -262.0 |
| 1943 | CLE | AL | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | WS | DET | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 3 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| OF | 149 | 0 | 307 | 19 | 23 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | DET | OF | 20 | 0 | 38 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 1931 | DET | OF | 54 | 0 | 140 | 8 | 12 | 1 |
| 1932 | DET | OF | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933 | DET | OF | 37 | 0 | 74 | 6 | 5 | 3 |
| 1934 | DET | 1B | 3 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1934 | DET | OF | 30 | 0 | 47 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1943 | CLE | OF | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 3 |
| Left Field | 49 |
| Center Field | 62 |
| Right Field | 40 |