Jeff Doyle
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1983)
Jeff Doyle was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1983 for the St. Louis Cardinals. In 13 career games, he hit .297 with 11 hits and 2 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 160 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1983-09-13
- Last Game
- 1983-10-02
Full name: Jeffrey Donald Doyle
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 37 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .297 | .316 | .432 | .748 | 0 |
Career AVG .297 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +14.0% above league average.
Career OBP .316 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .432 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — +11.1% above league average.
Career OPS .748 vs. league average .714 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | SLN | NL | 13 | 37 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .297 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 13 | 37 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .297 | — | — | — | — | 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 (13 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 23 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 2 | .304 |
| Away | 6 | 14 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | .286 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-10-02 | STL | CHC | W | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-10-01 | STL | CHC | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-28 | STL | WSN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-27 | STL | WSN | L | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-24 | STL | PHI | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1983-09-22 | STL | NYN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1983-09-21 | STL | NYN | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983-09-20 | STL | WSN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-19 | STL | WSN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-19 | STL | WSN | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 12 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon State University | Corvallis | OR | 1975, 1976, 1977 |
Jeff Doyle: the record in brief
Jeff Doyle played a first major league game on September 13, 1983 and a last one on October 2, 1983. Every season row on the page belongs to the St. Louis Cardinals, in 1983. At 5'9" and 160 pounds, Doyle is listed as a second baseman. The bio says Doyle batted from both sides and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is October 2, 1956, in Havre, MT, USA. Jeff Doyle was the playing name; the full given name is Jeffrey Donald.
Across 13 games at the plate, Doyle's career line reads 11 hits in 37 at bats for a .297 average, adding 2 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .316 clip and slugging .432, Doyle finished with a .748 OPS. Over the seasons Doyle played, league hitters batted .261; the .297 career figure is 14.0% above that. Doyle's lone season row is 1983 with the St. Louis Cardinals: 13 games, 11 hits in 37 at bats.
Every defensive appearance on record for Doyle, 12 games, came at second base. At second base, Doyle's fielding totals are 29 putouts, 28 assists and 2 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jeff Doyle
- Was Jeff Doyle a pitcher?
- No. Jeff Doyle was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Jeff Doyle hit?
- Jeff Doyle hit 0 career home runs with 11 hits.
- What was Jeff Doyle's career batting average?
- Jeff Doyle batted .297 over his career, with 11 hits in 37 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jeff Doyle have?
- Jeff Doyle drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Jeff Doyle in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jeff Doyle has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Jeff Doyle play for?
- Jeff Doyle played for the St. Louis Cardinals.