Bill Doran
Born: 5/28/1958 in Cincinnati, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1982-09-06 | Final Game: 1993-07-08
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: William Donald Doran
Biography
Bill Doran was a professional baseball player born in 1958, who played in the Major Leagues from 1982 until his retirement in 1993. Known for his versatility as a position player, Doran made a significant impact during his career, which spanned over a decade. He participated in 1,453 games, accumulating 1,366 hits and demonstrating a solid offensive presence with a career batting average of .266. Doran was also a reliable contributor in terms of power and run production, hitting 84 home runs and driving in 497 RBIs throughout his time in the league.
In addition to his offensive capabilities, Doran showcased his speed on the bases, recording 209 stolen bases, which reflected the increasing emphasis on speed and athleticism in baseball during the 1980s and early 1990s. His ability to get on base and create scoring opportunities made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. Doran's career achievements placed him among notable players of his era, contributing to the evolving landscape of Major League Baseball as it transitioned into a more dynamic and offense-focused game.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1453 | 5131 | 727 | 1366 | 220 | 39 | 84 | 497 | 209 | 709 | 600 | 0.266 | 0.354 | 0.373 | 0.728 | 3999.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | HOU | NL | 26 | 97 | 11 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 0.278 | -223.6 |
| 1983 | HOU | NL | 154 | 535 | 70 | 145 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 39 | 12 | 86 | 67 | 0.271 | 700.7 |
| 1984 | HOU | NL | 147 | 548 | 92 | 143 | 18 | 11 | 4 | 41 | 21 | 66 | 69 | 0.261 | -34.9 |
| 1985 | HOU | NL | 148 | 578 | 84 | 166 | 31 | 6 | 14 | 59 | 23 | 71 | 69 | 0.287 | 1423.2 |
| 1986 | HOU | NL | 145 | 550 | 92 | 152 | 29 | 3 | 6 | 37 | 42 | 81 | 57 | 0.276 | 578.2 |
| 1987 | HOU | NL | 162 | 625 | 82 | 177 | 23 | 3 | 16 | 79 | 31 | 82 | 64 | 0.283 | 672.6 |
| 1988 | HOU | NL | 132 | 480 | 66 | 119 | 18 | 1 | 7 | 53 | 17 | 65 | 60 | 0.248 | -100.1 |
| 1989 | HOU | NL | 142 | 507 | 65 | 111 | 25 | 2 | 8 | 58 | 22 | 59 | 63 | 0.219 | -930.0 |
| 1990 | CIN | NL | 17 | 59 | 10 | 22 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 0.373 | 416.2 |
| 1990 | HOU | NL | 109 | 344 | 49 | 99 | 21 | 2 | 6 | 32 | 18 | 71 | 53 | 0.288 | 416.2 |
| 1991 | CIN | NL | 111 | 361 | 51 | 101 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 35 | 5 | 46 | 39 | 0.280 | 361.6 |
| 1992 | CIN | NL | 132 | 387 | 48 | 91 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 47 | 7 | 64 | 40 | 0.235 | 96.2 |
| 1993 | ATL | AL | 28 | 60 | 7 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 0.217 | -239.2 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 27 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0.222 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | NLCS | HOU | 6 | 27 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0.222 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 33 | 19 | 171 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 2B | 1359 | 1303 | 2619 | 3651 | 108 | 742 |
| 3B | 4 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| OF | 6 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 16 | 7 | 13 | 22 | 3 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | HOU | 2B | 26 | 26 | 41 | 78 | 3 | 17 |
| 1983 | HOU | 2B | 153 | 151 | 347 | 461 | 17 | 109 |
| 1984 | HOU | 2B | 139 | 131 | 261 | 419 | 10 | 83 |
| 1984 | HOU | SS | 13 | 7 | 13 | 21 | 2 | 7 |
| 1985 | HOU | 2B | 147 | 145 | 345 | 440 | 16 | 108 |
| 1986 | HOU | 2B | 144 | 143 | 262 | 329 | 16 | 62 |
| 1987 | HOU | 2B | 162 | 162 | 300 | 431 | 6 | 70 |
| 1987 | HOU | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | HOU | 2B | 130 | 128 | 260 | 371 | 8 | 73 |
| 1989 | HOU | 2B | 138 | 131 | 254 | 345 | 12 | 64 |
| 1990 | CIN | 2B | 12 | 11 | 28 | 37 | 1 | 6 |
| 1990 | CIN | 3B | 4 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | HOU | 2B | 99 | 96 | 170 | 265 | 5 | 43 |
| 1991 | CIN | 1B | 4 | 2 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1991 | CIN | 2B | 88 | 78 | 153 | 208 | 7 | 47 |
| 1991 | CIN | OF | 6 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | CIN | 1B | 25 | 15 | 136 | 8 | 0 | 5 |
| 1992 | CIN | 2B | 104 | 91 | 170 | 241 | 5 | 55 |
| 1993 | ML4 | 1B | 4 | 2 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993 | ML4 | 2B | 17 | 10 | 28 | 26 | 2 | 5 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 33 |
| Second Base | 1359 |
| Third Base | 4 |
| Shortstop | 16 |
| Left Field | 6 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Player of the Week | Week of 1990-09-15 |
| 1989 | Player of the Week | Week of 1989-05-20 |
| 1987 | Player of the Week | Week of 1987-08-21 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | ML4 | AL | $1,333,334 |
| 1992 | CIN | NL | $2,833,333 |
| 1991 | CIN | NL | $2,833,333 |
| 1990 | HOU | NL | $934,000 |
| 1989 | HOU | NL | $933,000 |
| 1988 | HOU | NL | $933,000 |
| 1987 | HOU | NL | $625,000 |
| 1986 | HOU | NL | $550,000 |
| 1985 | HOU | NL | $325,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $11,300,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami University of Ohio | Oxford | OH | 1977, 1978, 1979 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 18th | 1.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1986 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 11th | 32.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1985 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 21th | 2.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1983 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 5th | 7.0 | 120 | 0 |