Bill Doran, baseball player, 1982-1993

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

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

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