Babe Doty

Born: 12/17/1867 in Lyons, NY, USA

Died: 11/20/1929 in Toledo, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-08-18 | Final Game: 1890-08-18

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Elmer L. Doty

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Biography

Babe Doty, born in 1867, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned a brief but notable period in the late 19th century. He played in the major leagues on August 18, 1890, for a single game, where he left an indelible mark with a record of 1-0 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 1.0. Doty's pitching performance included 4 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to effectively challenge batters despite the limited opportunities he had at the major league level. Doty's career unfolded during a time when baseball was transitioning from the so-called "deadball era," a period characterized by low scoring and a focus on pitching and defense. While his time in the spotlight was short, his remarkable ERA reflects the skill and effectiveness he displayed in his lone appearance, highlighting the potential he had as a player. Although he did not have the opportunity to further his major league career, Babe Doty remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, remembered for his brief but impactful contribution to the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	0	1	1	1	0	0	9.0	9	1	0	1	4	1.00	0

Career ERA 1.00 vs. league average 3.88 across their career seasons — 74.2% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1890	TL2	AA	1	0	1	1	1	0	0	9.0	9	1	1	4	1.00	3.88 (+74%)	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	0.250	0.000	0.250	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 25.8% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.250 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — 63.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1890	TL2	AA	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1890	TL2	P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1