Mike Dorgan
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1877-1890)
Mike Dorgan was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1877 to 1890 for 7 teams, including the St. Louis Stars, a span of 14 seasons. In 715 career games, he hit .274 with 802 hits, 4 home runs, and 346 RBI. He also pitched in 18 games, going 8-7 with a 3.28 ERA. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 1,561.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 180 lb
- Died
- 4/26/1909 in Hartford, CT, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1877-05-08
- Last Game
- 1890-06-09
Full name: Michael Cornelius Dorgan
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 715 | 2,924 | 443 | 802 | 112 | 34 | 4 | 346 | 39 | 118 | 179 | .274 | .303 | .340 | .643 | 1,561 |
Career AVG .274 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — +8.0% above league average.
Career OBP .303 vs. league average .302 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .340 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .643 vs. league average .643 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1877 | SL3 | NL | 60 | 266 | 45 | 82 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 9 | 13 | .308 | .271 (+14%) | .289 (+14%) | .337 (+17%) | .626 (+16%) | 642.0 |
| 1879 | SR1 | NL | 59 | 270 | 38 | 72 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 4 | 13 | .267 | .255 (+4%) | .270 (+2%) | .328 (+8%) | .599 (+6%) | 194.6 |
| 1880 | PRO | NL | 79 | 321 | 45 | 79 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 10 | 18 | .246 | .244 (+1%) | .267 (+1%) | .319 (-11%) | .586 (-6%) | -190.4 |
| 1881 | WOR | NL | 51 | 220 | 36 | 61 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 8 | 4 | .277 | .260 (+7%) | .290 (+4%) | .338 (-11%) | .628 (-4%) | -78.6 |
| 1881 | DTN | NL | 8 | 34 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .235 | — | — | — | — | -78.6 |
| 1883 | NY1 | NL | 64 | 261 | 32 | 61 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 2 | 23 | .234 | .257 (-9%) | .285 (-16%) | .345 (-13%) | .631 (-15%) | -558.6 |
| 1884 | NY1 | NL | 83 | 341 | 61 | 94 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 48 | 0 | 13 | 27 | .276 | .243 (+13%) | .278 (+8%) | .327 (+8%) | .606 (+8%) | 406.8 |
| 1885 | NY1 | NL | 89 | 347 | 60 | 113 | 17 | 8 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 11 | 24 | .326 | .244 (+33%) | .287 (+20%) | .325 (+29%) | .613 (+25%) | 1306.1 |
| 1886 | NY1 | NL | 118 | 442 | 61 | 129 | 19 | 4 | 2 | 79 | 9 | 29 | 37 | .292 | .246 (+18%) | .302 (+11%) | .331 (+10%) | .634 (+11%) | 831.6 |
| 1887 | NY1 | NL | 71 | 283 | 41 | 73 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 22 | 15 | 20 | .258 | .270 (-5%) | .331 (-9%) | .373 (-22%) | .705 (-16%) | -654.2 |
| 1890 | SR2 | AA | 33 | 139 | 19 | 30 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 0 | .216 | .260 (-17%) | .336 (-11%) | .351 (-22%) | .687 (-16%) | -338.6 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 715 | 2,924 | 443 | 802 | 112 | 34 | 4 | 346 | 39 | 118 | 179 | .274 | — | — | — | — | 1,482 | ||
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.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1879 | SR1 | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 2.25 | 2.50 (+10%) | 177.6 |
| 1880 | PRO | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1.12 | — | 0.0 |
| 1883 | NY1 | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3.86 | — | 0.0 |
| 1884 | NY1 | NL | 8 | 6 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 113.0 | 98 | 44 | 51 | 90 | 3.50 | 3.11 (-13%) | -1417.6 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 8 | 7 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 140.0 | 123 | 51 | 59 | 103 | 3.28 | — | -1,240 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 54 | 0 | 552 | 17 | 26 | 21 |
| 2B | 5 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 0 |
| 3B | 17 | 0 | 21 | 26 | 15 | 2 |
| C | 28 | 0 | 108 | 30 | 28 | 0 |
| OF | 600 | 0 | 914 | 99 | 155 | 23 |
| P | 18 | 0 | 16 | 31 | 19 | 1 |
| SS | 9 | 0 | 11 | 22 | 9 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1877 | SL3 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1877 | SL3 | 3B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1877 | SL3 | C | 12 | 0 | 44 | 13 | 12 | 0 |
| 1877 | SL3 | OF | 50 | 0 | 70 | 5 | 16 | 3 |
| 1877 | SL3 | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1879 | SR1 | 1B | 21 | 0 | 200 | 8 | 10 | 5 |
| 1879 | SR1 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1879 | SR1 | 3B | 11 | 0 | 14 | 20 | 7 | 2 |
| 1879 | SR1 | C | 4 | 0 | 24 | 5 | 7 | 0 |
| 1879 | SR1 | OF | 16 | 0 | 27 | 6 | 10 | 2 |
| 1879 | SR1 | P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1879 | SR1 | SS | 6 | 0 | 7 | 15 | 8 | 1 |
| 1880 | PRO | 3B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 1880 | PRO | OF | 77 | 0 | 96 | 25 | 20 | 4 |
| 1880 | PRO | P | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1881 | WOR | 1B | 26 | 0 | 298 | 8 | 15 | 12 |
| 1881 | WOR | OF | 23 | 0 | 41 | 7 | 7 | 1 |
| 1881 | WOR | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1881 | DTN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1881 | DTN | 3B | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1881 | DTN | OF | 5 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1883 | NY1 | C | 6 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1883 | NY1 | OF | 59 | 0 | 104 | 7 | 20 | 1 |
| 1883 | NY1 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1884 | NY1 | 2B | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| 1884 | NY1 | C | 6 | 0 | 36 | 9 | 7 | 0 |
| 1884 | NY1 | OF | 64 | 0 | 101 | 13 | 20 | 3 |
| 1884 | NY1 | P | 14 | 0 | 14 | 25 | 18 | 1 |
| 1885 | NY1 | 1B | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1885 | NY1 | OF | 88 | 0 | 142 | 11 | 16 | 4 |
| 1886 | NY1 | 1B | 3 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1886 | NY1 | OF | 116 | 0 | 153 | 13 | 21 | 4 |
| 1887 | NY1 | 1B | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1887 | NY1 | OF | 69 | 0 | 128 | 6 | 20 | 0 |
| 1890 | SR2 | OF | 33 | 0 | 40 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 18 |
| Catcher | 28 |
| First Base | 54 |
| Second Base | 5 |
| Third Base | 17 |
| Shortstop | 9 |
| Left Field | 29 |
| Center Field | 17 |
| Right Field | 556 |
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Mike Dorgan: the record in brief
Mike Dorgan's major league career runs from a debut on May 8, 1877 to a final game on June 9, 1890. Dorgan played for the St. Louis Brown Stockings (1877), the Syracuse Stars (1879 to 1890), the Providence Grays (1880), the Worcester Ruby Legs (1881), the Detroit Wolverines (1881), the New York Gothams (1883 through 1884), and the New York Giants (1885 through 1887). Dorgan played primarily as an outfielder and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on October 2, 1853, in Middletown, CT, USA, Dorgan was listed at 5-foot-9 and 180 pounds. Dorgan died on April 26, 1909, in Hartford, CT, USA. On the record, Mike Dorgan was born Michael Cornelius Dorgan.
Across 715 games at the plate, Dorgan's career line reads 802 hits in 2,924 at bats for a .274 average, along with 4 home runs, 346 RBI, and 39 stolen bases. Dorgan's career OPS of .643 combines a .303 on-base mark with .340 slugging.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Dorgan
- What years did Mike Dorgan play?
- Mike Dorgan played in Major League Baseball from 1877 to 1890.
- Was Mike Dorgan a pitcher?
- Both. Mike Dorgan pitched in 18 games, going 8-7 with a 3.28 ERA, but spent most of his career as an Outfielder.
- How many home runs did Mike Dorgan hit?
- Mike Dorgan hit 4 career home runs with 802 hits.
- What teams did Mike Dorgan play for?
- Mike Dorgan played for 7 teams: the St. Louis Brown Stockings (1877), the Syracuse Stars (1879), the Providence Grays (1880), the Worcester Ruby Legs (1881), the Detroit Wolverines (1881), the New York Giants (1883–1887), and the Syracuse Stars (1890).
- What were Mike Dorgan's career stats?
- In 715 games, Mike Dorgan had 802 hits, 4 home runs, 346 RBI, 443 runs, and 39 stolen bases, with a .274 batting average. As a pitcher, in 18 games, he went 8-7 with a 3.28 ERA, 103 strikeouts, and 140.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Mike Dorgan play?
- Mike Dorgan played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Mike Dorgan and how much did he weigh?
- Mike Dorgan was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 180 pounds.
- How many home runs did Mike Dorgan hit each season?
- Mike Dorgan's home runs by season: 0 in 1877, 1 in 1879, 0 in 1880, 0 in 1881, 0 in 1883, 1 in 1884, 0 in 1885, 2 in 1886, 0 in 1887, and 0 in 1890. His most in one season was 2, in 1886.
- What was Mike Dorgan's career batting average?
- Mike Dorgan batted .274 over his career, with 802 hits in 2,924 at bats.
- How many RBI did Mike Dorgan have?
- Mike Dorgan drove in 346 runs in his career.
- What was Mike Dorgan's career ERA?
- Mike Dorgan finished with a 3.28 career ERA, going 8-7 with 103 strikeouts.
- Is Mike Dorgan in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mike Dorgan has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.