Dot Fulghum
Born: 7/4/1900 in Valdosta, GA, USA
Died: 11/2/1947 in Miami, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1921-09-15 | Final Game: 1921-09-24
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: James Lavoisier Fulghum
Biography
Dot Fulghum, born in 1900, had a brief but notable presence in Major League Baseball during the early 1920s, a period characterized by a transition in the game as it moved away from the deadball era. Fulghum's career spanned from September 15 to September 24, 1921, during which he played as a position player. Despite the short duration of his time in the majors, he made his mark simply by reaching the highest level of the sport, an achievement that many aspiring players never attain.
In his two games played, Fulghum did not record any hits, runs batted in, or stolen bases, finishing his career with a batting average of .0. While his statistical output may not reflect the achievements of more prominent players, Fulghum's journey represents the dreams and aspirations of countless players who sought to make their mark in America's pastime. His time in the majors serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by athletes during a rapidly evolving era of baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.333 | 0.000 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | PHA | AL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | PHA | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Shortstop | 1 |