Danny Doyle, baseball player, 1943-1943

Danny Doyle

Born: 1/24/1917 in McLoud, OK, USA

Died: 12/14/2004 in Stillwater, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-09-14 | Final Game: 1943-10-03

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Howard James Doyle

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Biography

Danny Doyle was a professional baseball player born in 1917, who made his mark in the Major Leagues as a position player during a brief career spanning from 1943 to 1943. His playing days occurred during a tumultuous time in American history, as World War II significantly impacted the sport and led to the participation of many players who normally would not have been in the majors. Doyle appeared in 13 games, where he recorded 9 hits and drove in 6 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively despite limited opportunities. Over the course of his career, Doyle finished with a batting average of .209, reflecting the challenges faced by players during this era, including the struggle for consistency and the adjustment to the competitive nature of the league. Although he did not hit any home runs and did not steal bases, his presence on the field during the war years highlighted the depth of talent and resilience found in baseball during a time of great uncertainty. Despite a short stint in the spotlight, Doyle's contributions during this unique period in baseball history remain a testament to the spirit of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
13 43 2 9 1 0 0 6 0 7 9 0.209 0.320 0.233 0.553 -93.5

Career AVG .209 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 18.2% below league average.

Career OBP .320 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .233 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 32.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.553 vs. league average 0.671 across their career seasons — 17.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1943 BOS AL 13 43 2 9 1 0 0 6 0 7 9 0.209 — — — — -93.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 13 0 46 8 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1943 BOS C 13 0 46 8 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 13

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Oklahoma State University Stillwater OK 1938, 1939, 1940