John Doran
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1891)
John Doran was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1891 for the Louisville Colonels. Across 15 career appearances, he went 5-10 with a 5.43 ERA and 55 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 175 lb
- Born
- 1861 in Athens, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1891-04-11
- Last Game
- 1891-06-01
Full name: John F. Doran
Season-by-Season Pitching
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 | LS2 | AA | 5 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 126.0 | 160 | 76 | 75 | 55 | 5.43 | 3.52 (-54%) | -1682.3 |
| Career · 1 season | 5 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 126.0 | 160 | 76 | 75 | 55 | 5.43 | — | -1,682 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 53 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 | .189 | .204 | .226 | .430 | -303 |
Career AVG .189 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 25.7% below league average.
Career OBP .204 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 38.6% below league average.
Career SLG .226 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 34.1% below league average.
Career OPS .430 vs. league average .675 across their career seasons — 36.3% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 | LS2 | AA | 15 | 53 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 | .189 | .254 (-26%) | .331 (-39%) | .343 (-34%) | .675 (-36%) | -303.4 |
| Career · 1 season | 15 | 53 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 | .189 | — | — | — | — | -303 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 15 |
John Doran: the record in brief
According to the bio, John Doran debuted on April 11, 1891 and played a final game on June 1, 1891. The team column never changes: it is the Louisville Colonels in 1891. Born in 1861, in Athens, PA, USA, Doran is listed as a pitcher and threw and hit left-handed. Size on record: 5'11" and 175 pounds. The given name on file is John F. Doran.
The pitching table credits Doran with a 5-10 record and a 5.43 ERA in 15 games. Doran had 55 strikeouts and 12 complete games. Against a 3.52 league ERA for the same seasons, the 5.43 mark was 54.2% worse. Doran's only pitching season is 1891: 15 games, 55 strikeouts.
As a hitter, Doran batted .189 on 10 hits.
Every defensive appearance on record for Doran, 15 games, came at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 4 putouts and 29 assists against 6 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about John Doran
- Was John Doran a pitcher?
- Yes. John Doran pitched in the major leagues, recording 5 wins and 55 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did John Doran hit?
- John Doran hit 0 career home runs with 10 hits.
- What was John Doran's career batting average?
- John Doran batted .189 over his career, with 10 hits in 53 at bats.
- What was John Doran's career ERA?
- John Doran finished with a 5.43 career ERA, going 5-10 with 55 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did John Doran have?
- John Doran recorded 55 career strikeouts.
- Is John Doran in the Hall of Fame?
- No. John Doran has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.