Doc Gautreau
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1925-1928)
Doc Gautreau was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1925 to 1928 for the Philadelphia Athletics and the Boston Braves, a span of 4 seasons. In 261 career games, he hit .257 with 207 hits and 52 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'4" / 129 lb
- Died
- 8/23/1970 in Salt Lake City, UT, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1925-06-22
- Last Game
- 1928-09-29
Full name: Walter Paul Gautreau
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 261 | 806 | 122 | 207 | 34 | 10 | 0 | 52 | 40 | 99 | 63 | .257 | .341 | .324 | .665 | -1,144 |
Career AVG .257 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 9.2% below league average.
Career OBP .341 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .324 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 18.3% below league average.
Career OPS .665 vs. league average .742 across their career seasons — 10.4% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | PHA | AL | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1925 | BSN | NL | 68 | 279 | 45 | 73 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 23 | 11 | 35 | 13 | .262 | .288 (-9%) | .349 (-1%) | .407 (-19%) | .756 (-11%) | 0.0 |
| 1926 | BSN | NL | 79 | 266 | 36 | 71 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 17 | 35 | 24 | .267 | .279 (-5%) | .345 (+3%) | .390 (-15%) | .735 (-7%) | -205.1 |
| 1927 | BSN | NL | 87 | 236 | 38 | 58 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 11 | 25 | 20 | .246 | .282 (-13%) | .344 (-7%) | .392 (-20%) | .736 (-14%) | -508.4 |
| 1928 | BSN | NL | 23 | 18 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | .278 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 261 | 806 | 122 | 207 | 34 | 10 | 0 | 52 | 40 | 99 | 63 | .257 | — | — | — | — | -714 | ||
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 (261 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 131 | 388 | 60 | 112 | 0 | 25 | .289 |
| Away | 130 | 418 | 62 | 95 | 0 | 28 | .227 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928-09-29 | BSN | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1928-09-28 | BSN | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1928-09-27 | BSN | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-09-25 | BSN | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-09-22 | BSN | CIN | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-09-22 | BSN | CIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-09-21 | BSN | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-09-20 | BSN | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1928-09-18 | BSN | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-09-17 | BSN | CHC | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 206 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Holy Cross | Worcester | MA | 1922, 1923, 1924, 1925 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 20th | 2.0 | 80 | 0 |
Doc Gautreau: the record in brief
Between the debut on June 22, 1925 and the final game on September 29, 1928, Doc Gautreau built the record summarized on this page. Club by club, the record runs the Philadelphia Athletics (1925) and the Boston Braves (1925 to 1928). Born on July 26, 1901, in Cambridge, MA, USA, Gautreau is listed as a second baseman and batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 5'4" and 129 pounds. Gautreau's death is recorded on August 23, 1970, in Salt Lake City, UT, USA. The bio lists the given name Walter Paul.
Across 261 games at the plate, Gautreau's career line reads 207 hits in 806 at bats for a .257 average, plus 52 runs batted in and 40 stolen bases. Gautreau got on base at a .341 rate and slugged .324 (.665 OPS). Gautreau's .257 average ran 9.2% below the .283 that the league posted over the same seasons. In OPS terms, Gautreau's .665 stands 10.4% below the league's .742. Gautreau collected a career-high 73 hits in 1925. 1925 brought the most runs batted in, 23. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .267 in 1926, did not top the league's .279.
Frequently Asked Questions about Doc Gautreau
- What years did Doc Gautreau play?
- Doc Gautreau played in Major League Baseball from 1925 to 1928.
- Was Doc Gautreau a pitcher?
- No. Doc Gautreau was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Doc Gautreau hit?
- Doc Gautreau hit 0 career home runs with 207 hits.
- What teams did Doc Gautreau play for?
- Doc Gautreau played for 2 teams: the Philadelphia Athletics (1925) and the Boston Braves (1925–1928).
- What were Doc Gautreau's career stats?
- In 261 games, Doc Gautreau had 207 hits, 52 RBI, 122 runs, and 40 stolen bases, with a .257 batting average.
- What position did Doc Gautreau play?
- Doc Gautreau played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Doc Gautreau and how much did he weigh?
- Doc Gautreau was listed at 5 feet 4 inches and 129 pounds.
- What was Doc Gautreau's career batting average?
- Doc Gautreau batted .257 over his career, with 207 hits in 806 at bats.
- How many RBI did Doc Gautreau have?
- Doc Gautreau drove in 52 runs in his career.
- Is Doc Gautreau in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Doc Gautreau has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.