Buzz Dozier
Born: 8/31/1928 in Waco, TX, USA
Died: 11/24/2005 in Waco, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1947-09-12 | Final Game: 1949-09-20
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: William Joseph Dozier
Biography
Buzz Dozier, born in 1928, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the sport during the late 1940s. He played as a position player and had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1947 until 1949. Although Dozier's career was short-lived, appearing in only 4 games, he was part of a transitional era in baseball that followed World War II, a time when the game was beginning to see the influx of talent from all walks of life and the eventual integration of players.
Despite his limited opportunities on the field, with no hits, home runs, or runs batted in to his name, Dozier's presence in the majors reflects the competitive nature of the time and the challenges faced by many players vying for a spot in the league. His career batting average stood at 0.0, and he did not record any stolen bases, underscoring the obstacles he faced in making a lasting impact on the game. While he may not have achieved statistical milestones, Buzz Dozier remains a part of baseball history, representing the determination and aspirations of countless athletes during the post-war era.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 14 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 6.55 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | WSN | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.00 | - |
| 1949 | WSN | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 11.37 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | WSN | AL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1949 | WSN | AL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | WS1 | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949 | WS1 | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 4 |