Jack Doyle
Born: 10/25/1869 in Killorglin, County Kerry, Ireland
Died: 12/31/1958 in Holyoke, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 1889-08-27 | Final Game: 1905-07-13
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 155 lbs
Full name: John Joseph Doyle
Biography
Jack Doyle was a prominent professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1889 to 1905. Born in 1869, Doyle established himself as a versatile position player during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a time when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era to a more modern style of play. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 1,569 games and accumulated 1,811 hits, showcasing his consistency at the plate with a commendable batting average of .299. His offensive prowess was further highlighted by his 25 home runs and 971 RBIs, underscoring his ability to drive in runs and contribute significantly to his teams.
In addition to his offensive achievements, Doyle was known for his speed on the bases, achieving 518 stolen bases throughout his career. This combination of hitting ability and base-running skill made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. His contributions were crucial during a transformative period in baseball, where player athleticism began to play an increasingly important role in the game. Doyle's legacy is remembered not only for his impressive statistics but also for his impact on the sport during a pivotal era in baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1569 | 6055 | 977 | 1811 | 316 | 64 | 25 | 971 | 518 | 440 | 281 | 0.299 | 0.351 | 0.385 | 0.736 | 5091.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 | CL6 | AA | 11 | 36 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 0.278 | 0.0 |
| 1890 | CL6 | AA | 77 | 298 | 47 | 80 | 17 | 7 | 2 | 44 | 27 | 13 | 0 | 0.268 | -155.5 |
| 1891 | CL4 | NL | 69 | 250 | 43 | 69 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 43 | 24 | 26 | 44 | 0.276 | 260.6 |
| 1892 | CL4 | NL | 24 | 88 | 17 | 26 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 0.295 | 171.4 |
| 1892 | NY1 | NL | 90 | 366 | 61 | 109 | 22 | 1 | 5 | 55 | 42 | 18 | 30 | 0.298 | 171.4 |
| 1893 | NY1 | NL | 82 | 318 | 56 | 102 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 51 | 40 | 27 | 12 | 0.321 | 507.0 |
| 1894 | NY1 | NL | 107 | 427 | 94 | 157 | 30 | 8 | 3 | 103 | 44 | 37 | 3 | 0.368 | 1201.9 |
| 1895 | NY1 | NL | 82 | 319 | 52 | 100 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 66 | 35 | 24 | 12 | 0.313 | 74.9 |
| 1896 | BLN | NL | 118 | 487 | 116 | 165 | 29 | 4 | 1 | 101 | 73 | 42 | 15 | 0.339 | 1176.5 |
| 1897 | BLN | NL | 114 | 460 | 91 | 163 | 29 | 4 | 2 | 87 | 62 | 29 | 23 | 0.354 | 1235.3 |
| 1898 | NY1 | NL | 82 | 297 | 42 | 84 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 43 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 0.283 | -87.1 |
| 1898 | WAS | NL | 43 | 177 | 26 | 54 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 0.305 | -87.1 |
| 1899 | NY1 | NL | 119 | 452 | 56 | 135 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 77 | 35 | 33 | 18 | 0.299 | 312.9 |
| 1900 | NY1 | NL | 133 | 505 | 69 | 135 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 66 | 34 | 34 | 16 | 0.267 | -905.2 |
| 1901 | CHC | NL | 75 | 285 | 21 | 66 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 39 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 0.232 | -1092.3 |
| 1902 | NY1 | NL | 51 | 193 | 22 | 58 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 0.301 | 201.0 |
| 1902 | WSN | AL | 78 | 312 | 52 | 77 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 6 | 29 | 15 | 0.247 | 201.0 |
| 1903 | BRO | NL | 139 | 524 | 84 | 164 | 27 | 6 | 0 | 91 | 34 | 54 | 23 | 0.313 | 1815.5 |
| 1904 | BRO | NL | 8 | 22 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0.227 | 0.0 |
| 1904 | PHI | NL | 66 | 236 | 20 | 52 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 22 | 4 | 19 | 18 | 0.220 | 0.0 |
| 1905 | NYY | AL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1048 | 74 | 10205 | 651 | 277 | 608 |
| 2B | 127 | 0 | 264 | 348 | 61 | 30 |
| 3B | 50 | 0 | 80 | 87 | 37 | 7 |
| C | 176 | 0 | 699 | 224 | 104 | 23 |
| OF | 133 | 0 | 196 | 24 | 32 | 4 |
| SS | 53 | 0 | 79 | 161 | 35 | 11 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 | CL6 | C | 7 | 0 | 27 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| 1889 | CL6 | 2B | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1889 | CL6 | OF | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1890 | CL6 | C | 38 | 0 | 177 | 51 | 29 | 7 |
| 1890 | CL6 | 2B | 6 | 0 | 15 | 12 | 3 | 2 |
| 1890 | CL6 | 3B | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1890 | CL6 | SS | 25 | 0 | 25 | 84 | 16 | 5 |
| 1890 | CL6 | OF | 9 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 1891 | CL4 | C | 29 | 0 | 99 | 31 | 15 | 1 |
| 1891 | CL4 | 3B | 20 | 0 | 40 | 38 | 14 | 4 |
| 1891 | CL4 | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1891 | CL4 | OF | 21 | 0 | 39 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
| 1892 | CL4 | C | 9 | 0 | 37 | 9 | 6 | 2 |
| 1892 | CL4 | 1B | 1 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1892 | CL4 | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1892 | CL4 | OF | 12 | 0 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 1892 | NY1 | C | 26 | 0 | 110 | 47 | 19 | 5 |
| 1892 | NY1 | 2B | 31 | 0 | 59 | 74 | 21 | 7 |
| 1892 | NY1 | 3B | 13 | 0 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 0 |
| 1892 | NY1 | SS | 7 | 0 | 17 | 18 | 4 | 1 |
| 1892 | NY1 | OF | 17 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1893 | NY1 | C | 48 | 0 | 186 | 62 | 22 | 7 |
| 1893 | NY1 | 1B | 1 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 1893 | NY1 | 3B | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1893 | NY1 | SS | 4 | 0 | 12 | 16 | 7 | 2 |
| 1893 | NY1 | OF | 29 | 0 | 55 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| 1894 | NY1 | C | 6 | 0 | 23 | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| 1894 | NY1 | 1B | 101 | 0 | 995 | 60 | 38 | 53 |
| 1895 | NY1 | C | 4 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 1895 | NY1 | 1B | 58 | 0 | 599 | 34 | 21 | 27 |
| 1895 | NY1 | 2B | 13 | 0 | 28 | 47 | 8 | 3 |
| 1895 | NY1 | 3B | 6 | 0 | 7 | 13 | 6 | 1 |
| 1896 | BLN | 1B | 118 | 0 | 1173 | 42 | 32 | 85 |
| 1896 | BLN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1897 | BLN | 1B | 114 | 0 | 1105 | 75 | 25 | 72 |
| 1898 | NY1 | C | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1898 | NY1 | 1B | 24 | 0 | 212 | 11 | 4 | 9 |
| 1898 | NY1 | 3B | 5 | 0 | 9 | 11 | 2 | 2 |
| 1898 | NY1 | SS | 15 | 0 | 25 | 41 | 6 | 3 |
| 1898 | NY1 | OF | 38 | 0 | 39 | 10 | 8 | 2 |
| 1898 | WAS | 1B | 38 | 0 | 344 | 17 | 14 | 23 |
| 1898 | WAS | 2B | 5 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| 1899 | NY1 | C | 5 | 0 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 1899 | NY1 | 1B | 114 | 0 | 1124 | 70 | 29 | 78 |
| 1900 | NY1 | 1B | 133 | 0 | 1269 | 96 | 41 | 92 |
| 1901 | CHN | 1B | 75 | 0 | 698 | 60 | 21 | 32 |
| 1902 | NY1 | 1B | 51 | 0 | 502 | 38 | 5 | 29 |
| 1902 | WS1 | C | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902 | WS1 | 1B | 7 | 0 | 67 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 1902 | WS1 | 2B | 68 | 0 | 145 | 197 | 26 | 17 |
| 1902 | WS1 | OF | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903 | BRO | 1B | 139 | 0 | 1418 | 83 | 29 | 74 |
| 1904 | BRO | 1B | 8 | 8 | 82 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 1904 | PHI | 1B | 65 | 65 | 585 | 52 | 15 | 27 |
| 1904 | PHI | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905 | NYA | 1B | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 176 |
| First Base | 1048 |
| Second Base | 127 |
| Third Base | 50 |
| Shortstop | 53 |
| Left Field | 13 |
| Center Field | 45 |
| Right Field | 76 |