Carl Doyle
Born: 7/30/1912 in Knoxville, TN, USA
Died: 9/4/1951 in Knoxville, TN, USA
MLB Debut: 1935-08-05 | Final Game: 1940-09-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: William Carl Doyle
Biography
Carl Doyle, born in 1912, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1935 until 1940. His career unfolded during a transformative period in the sport, navigating through the late years of the Great Depression and into the pre-World War II era. Doyle's tenure in the majors was marked by his determination on the mound, where he finished with a record of 6-15 and an earned run average (ERA) of 6.95. Over the course of his career, he recorded 101 strikeouts and notched 2 saves, showcasing his ability to compete at the highest level despite the challenges of the times.
Doyle's playing style was characterized by his competitive spirit, and he was known for his willingness to take the ball in tough situations. While his overall statistics may not have placed him among the elite pitchers of his era, his contributions to his teams and the resilience he displayed on the field left a lasting impression. He played a pivotal role in the development of pitching strategies during a time when the game was evolving, and he remains a notable figure in the history of baseball for his efforts during a challenging period for the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 15 | 51 | 21 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 222.7 | 277 | 172 | 18 | 155 | 101 | 6.95 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | PHA | AL | 2 | 7 | 14 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 79.7 | 86 | 53 | 72 | 34 | 5.99 | -2517.1 |
| 1936 | PHA | AL | 0 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 38.7 | 66 | 47 | 29 | 12 | 10.94 | -2050.6 |
| 1939 | BRO | NL | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17.7 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 1.02 | 71.2 |
| 1940 | BRO | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5.7 | 18 | 17 | 6 | 4 | 27.00 | 0.0 |
| 1940 | STL | NL | 3 | 3 | 21 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 81.0 | 99 | 53 | 41 | 44 | 5.89 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | 82 | 8 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 32 | 0.195 | 0.241 | 0.293 | 0.534 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | PHA | AL | 14 | 30 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0.133 | 0.0 |
| 1936 | PHA | AL | 8 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.267 | 0.0 |
| 1939 | BRO | NL | 5 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1940 | BRO | NL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| 1940 | STL | NL | 21 | 30 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 51 | 0 | 12 | 38 | 1 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | PHA | P | 14 | 0 | 5 | 17 | 0 | 3 |
| 1936 | PHA | P | 8 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1939 | BRO | P | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1940 | BRO | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940 | SLN | P | 21 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 51 |