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

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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

Career ERA 6.55 vs. league average 4.04 across their career seasons — 62.1% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg 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

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
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