Patsy Dougherty
Born: 10/27/1876 in Andover, NY, USA
Died: 4/30/1940 in Bolivar, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1902-04-19 | Final Game: 1911-09-22
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Patrick Henry Dougherty
Biography
Patsy Dougherty, born in 1876, was a prominent position player who made significant contributions to Major League Baseball from 1902 to 1911. Renowned for his speed and batting prowess, Dougherty played a total of 1,233 games throughout his career, amassing 1,294 hits and achieving a commendable batting average of .284. With a total of 17 home runs and 413 RBIs, he established himself as a reliable offensive asset during a time when the game was evolving, moving away from the deadball era towards more dynamic play.
Dougherty was particularly known for his agility on the bases, evidenced by his impressive tally of 261 stolen bases. His ability to combine hitting for average with base-stealing skills made him a valuable player for the teams he represented. Throughout his career, he played for several clubs, including the Detroit Tigers and the Chicago White Sox, leaving a lasting legacy in the sport. Patsy Dougherty's contributions were instrumental in shaping the offensive strategies of his era, and he remains a noteworthy figure in the history of baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1233 | 4558 | 678 | 1294 | 138 | 78 | 17 | 413 | 261 | 378 | 434 | 0.284 | 0.346 | 0.360 | 0.705 | 9706.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | BOS | AL | 108 | 438 | 77 | 150 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 34 | 20 | 42 | 41 | 0.342 | 1877.6 |
| 1903 | BOS | AL | 139 | 590 | 107 | 195 | 19 | 12 | 4 | 59 | 35 | 33 | 62 | 0.331 | 2206.0 |
| 1904 | BOS | AL | 49 | 195 | 33 | 53 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 25 | 20 | 0.272 | 422.7 |
| 1904 | NYY | AL | 106 | 452 | 80 | 128 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 22 | 11 | 19 | 44 | 0.283 | 422.7 |
| 1905 | NYY | AL | 116 | 418 | 56 | 110 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 29 | 17 | 28 | 40 | 0.263 | 287.0 |
| 1906 | CHW | AL | 75 | 253 | 30 | 59 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 27 | 11 | 19 | 26 | 0.233 | -107.7 |
| 1906 | NYY | AL | 12 | 52 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.192 | -107.7 |
| 1907 | CHW | AL | 148 | 533 | 69 | 144 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 59 | 33 | 36 | 46 | 0.270 | 411.2 |
| 1908 | CHW | AL | 138 | 482 | 68 | 134 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 45 | 47 | 58 | 51 | 0.278 | 1639.8 |
| 1909 | CHW | AL | 139 | 491 | 71 | 140 | 23 | 13 | 1 | 55 | 36 | 51 | 56 | 0.285 | 1920.0 |
| 1910 | CHW | AL | 127 | 443 | 45 | 110 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 43 | 22 | 41 | 44 | 0.248 | -268.7 |
| 1911 | CHW | AL | 76 | 211 | 39 | 61 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 32 | 19 | 26 | 0 | 0.289 | 607.8 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 54 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 0.185 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | WS | CHA | 6 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0.100 |
| 1903 | WS | BOS | 8 | 34 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 0.235 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| OF | 1181 | 873 | 1775 | 117 | 132 | 20 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | BOS | 3B | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1902 | BOS | OF | 102 | 0 | 170 | 8 | 20 | 1 |
| 1903 | BOS | OF | 139 | 0 | 259 | 16 | 14 | 3 |
| 1904 | BOS | OF | 49 | 49 | 95 | 4 | 8 | 3 |
| 1904 | NYA | OF | 106 | 106 | 135 | 14 | 12 | 1 |
| 1905 | NYA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905 | NYA | OF | 108 | 103 | 173 | 11 | 21 | 2 |
| 1906 | CHA | OF | 74 | 73 | 118 | 10 | 2 | 1 |
| 1906 | NYA | OF | 12 | 12 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1907 | CHA | OF | 148 | 147 | 209 | 19 | 13 | 4 |
| 1908 | CHA | OF | 128 | 126 | 173 | 7 | 10 | 1 |
| 1909 | CHA | OF | 138 | 138 | 184 | 10 | 12 | 0 |
| 1910 | CHA | OF | 121 | 119 | 158 | 9 | 14 | 2 |
| 1911 | CHA | OF | 56 | 0 | 78 | 6 | 6 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 2 |
| Left Field | 1180 |
| Right Field | 1 |