Astyanax Douglass
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1921-1925)
Astyanax Douglass was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1921 to 1925 for the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 5 seasons. In 11 career games, he hit .167 with 4 hits and 1 RBI.
- 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 190 lb
- Died
- 1/26/1975 in El Paso, TX, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1921-07-30
- Last Game
- 1925-05-29
Full name: Astyanax Saunders Douglass
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 24 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .167 | .200 | .167 | .367 | 0 |
Career AVG .167 vs. league average .287 across their career seasons — 42.0% below league average.
Career OBP .200 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 42.4% below league average.
Career SLG .167 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 58.5% below league average.
Career OPS .367 vs. league average .749 across their career seasons — 51.0% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | CIN | NL | 4 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1925 | CIN | NL | 7 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .176 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 11 | 24 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (11 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .188 |
| Away | 4 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .125 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925-05-29 | CIN | CHC | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1925-05-26 | CIN | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1925-05-24 | CIN | CHC | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1925-05-24 | CIN | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1925-05-21 | CIN | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-05-20 | CIN | BSN | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-05-02 | CIN | PIT | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-10-02 | CIN | CHC | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1921-09-28 | CIN | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-09-19 | CIN | BSN | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 11 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Christian University | Fort Worth | TX | 1919, 1920 |
Astyanax Douglass: the record in brief
July 30, 1921 and May 29, 1925 bracket Astyanax Douglass's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column never changes: it is the Cincinnati Reds from 1921 to 1925. Douglass, born on September 19, 1897, in Covington, TX, USA, is listed as a catcher and batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Size on record: 6-foot-1 and 190 pounds. The bio records the death on January 26, 1975, in El Paso, TX, USA. Astyanax Douglass was the playing name; the full given name is Astyanax Saunders.
Across 11 games at the plate, Douglass's career line reads 4 hits in 24 at bats for a .167 average, plus 1 RBI. Over the seasons Douglass played, league hitters batted .287; the .167 career figure is 42.0% below that. The highest hit total in a season was 3, in 1925.
Every defensive appearance on record for Douglass, 11 games, came at catcher. Behind the plate, the fielding record shows 2 errors alongside 16 putouts and 9 assists.
The college table lists Texas Christian University in 1919 and 1920. Retrosheet box scores cover 11 of Douglass's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Frequently Asked Questions about Astyanax Douglass
- What years did Astyanax Douglass play?
- Astyanax Douglass played in Major League Baseball from 1921 to 1925.
- Was Astyanax Douglass a pitcher?
- No. Astyanax Douglass was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Astyanax Douglass hit?
- Astyanax Douglass hit 0 career home runs with 4 hits.
- What teams did Astyanax Douglass play for?
- Astyanax Douglass played for one team, the Cincinnati Reds (1921, 1925).
- What were Astyanax Douglass's career stats?
- In 11 games, Astyanax Douglass had 4 hits, 1 RBI, and 2 runs, with a .167 batting average.
- What position did Astyanax Douglass play?
- Astyanax Douglass played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Astyanax Douglass and how much did he weigh?
- Astyanax Douglass was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 190 pounds.
- What was Astyanax Douglass's career batting average?
- Astyanax Douglass batted .167 over his career, with 4 hits in 24 at bats.
- How many RBI did Astyanax Douglass have?
- Astyanax Douglass drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Astyanax Douglass in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Astyanax Douglass has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.