Patsy Dougherty, baseball player, 1902-1911

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 2
Left Field 1180
Right Field 1