Klondike Douglass
Born: 5/10/1872 in Boston, PA, USA
Died: 12/1/1953 in Bend, OR, USA
MLB Debut: 1896-04-23 | Final Game: 1904-04-16
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: William Bingham Douglass
Biography
Klondike Douglass was a professional baseball player born in 1872, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1896 to 1904. As a versatile position player, Douglass played a total of 748 games throughout his career, showcasing his skills primarily in the outfield and infield. He recorded 766 hits and achieved a commendable batting average of .274, reflecting his ability to hit for both average and power during an era that was transitioning away from the deadball style of play. His offensive contributions included 10 home runs and 275 RBIs, while also demonstrating his speed on the bases with 84 stolen bases.
Douglass played during a significant period in baseball history, as the sport was evolving with the introduction of new strategies and styles of play. His consistency and offensive production made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, contributing to the competitive landscape of the early 20th century. Although he may not be as widely remembered today, Klondike Douglass's contributions to baseball reflect the spirit of the game during his era, bridging the gap between the traditional styles of play and the more dynamic approaches that would define the sport in the years to come.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 748 | 2800 | 368 | 766 | 85 | 29 | 10 | 275 | 84 | 227 | 109 | 0.274 | 0.337 | 0.335 | 0.672 | -1556.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 | STL | NL | 81 | 296 | 42 | 78 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 28 | 18 | 35 | 15 | 0.264 | -431.4 |
| 1897 | STL | NL | 126 | 519 | 77 | 170 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 50 | 12 | 52 | 20 | 0.328 | 1202.4 |
| 1898 | PHI | NL | 146 | 582 | 105 | 150 | 26 | 4 | 2 | 48 | 18 | 55 | 20 | 0.258 | -252.2 |
| 1899 | PHI | NL | 77 | 275 | 26 | 70 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 27 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 0.255 | -718.6 |
| 1900 | PHI | NL | 50 | 160 | 23 | 48 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 25 | 7 | 13 | 8 | 0.300 | 223.3 |
| 1901 | PHI | NL | 51 | 173 | 14 | 56 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 0.324 | 267.8 |
| 1902 | PHI | NL | 109 | 408 | 37 | 95 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 37 | 6 | 23 | 15 | 0.233 | -1305.7 |
| 1903 | PHI | NL | 105 | 377 | 43 | 96 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 36 | 6 | 28 | 16 | 0.255 | -541.8 |
| 1904 | PHI | NL | 3 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.300 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 342 | 3 | 3042 | 167 | 61 | 151 |
| 3B | 13 | 0 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 0 |
| C | 250 | 0 | 836 | 263 | 49 | 20 |
| OF | 131 | 0 | 202 | 23 | 20 | 4 |
| SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 | SLN | C | 6 | 0 | 18 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| 1896 | SLN | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1896 | SLN | OF | 74 | 0 | 105 | 13 | 14 | 3 |
| 1897 | SLN | C | 61 | 0 | 171 | 64 | 13 | 4 |
| 1897 | SLN | 1B | 17 | 0 | 140 | 6 | 2 | 5 |
| 1897 | SLN | 3B | 7 | 0 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 0 |
| 1897 | SLN | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1897 | SLN | OF | 44 | 0 | 81 | 7 | 5 | 1 |
| 1898 | PHI | 1B | 146 | 0 | 1236 | 73 | 32 | 74 |
| 1899 | PHI | C | 66 | 0 | 179 | 76 | 8 | 7 |
| 1899 | PHI | 1B | 4 | 0 | 25 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1899 | PHI | 3B | 4 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899 | PHI | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1900 | PHI | C | 47 | 0 | 138 | 59 | 14 | 4 |
| 1900 | PHI | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901 | PHI | C | 41 | 0 | 201 | 29 | 5 | 2 |
| 1901 | PHI | 1B | 6 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1901 | PHI | OF | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902 | PHI | C | 29 | 0 | 129 | 30 | 8 | 1 |
| 1902 | PHI | 1B | 69 | 0 | 663 | 33 | 10 | 27 |
| 1902 | PHI | OF | 10 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1903 | PHI | 1B | 97 | 0 | 902 | 51 | 15 | 41 |
| 1904 | PHI | 1B | 3 | 3 | 31 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 250 |
| First Base | 342 |
| Third Base | 13 |
| Shortstop | 3 |
| Left Field | 68 |
| Center Field | 9 |
| Right Field | 55 |