Dolly Gray
Born: 12/4/1878 in Atlantic Mine, MI, USA
Died: 4/3/1956 in Yuba City, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1909-04-13 | Final Game: 1911-09-29
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: William Denton Gray
Biography
Dolly Gray was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1909 to 1911. Born in 1878, Gray made his mark in the early 20th century, a time when Major League Baseball was evolving and the game was beginning to transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented approach. Throughout his career, he played for teams in the National League, where he was known for his competitive spirit and determination on the mound.
Over the course of his career, Gray recorded a win-loss record of 15-51, with an earned run average of 3.52. He struck out 213 batters, showcasing his ability to miss bats and control the game in critical moments. Despite his struggles in terms of wins, Gray's contributions to his teams were significant as he played during a challenging era for pitchers. His legacy in baseball is marked by his perseverance and the challenges he faced in an evolving league.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 51 | 98 | 70 | 46 | 3 | 0 | 568.0 | 586 | 222 | 8 | 182 | 213 | 3.52 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | WSN | AL | 5 | 19 | 36 | 26 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 218.0 | 210 | 87 | 77 | 87 | 3.59 | - |
| 1910 | WSN | AL | 8 | 19 | 34 | 29 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 229.0 | 216 | 67 | 65 | 84 | 2.63 | - |
| 1911 | WSN | AL | 2 | 13 | 28 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 121.0 | 160 | 68 | 40 | 42 | 5.06 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110 | 218 | 10 | 44 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 9 | 50 | 0.202 | 0.233 | 0.248 | 0.481 | -733.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | WSN | AL | 47 | 89 | 2 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 28 | 0.146 | -593.4 |
| 1910 | WSN | AL | 35 | 85 | 7 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 0.247 | -139.6 |
| 1911 | WSN | AL | 28 | 44 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.227 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 98 | 55 | 22 | 189 | 19 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | WS1 | P | 36 | 26 | 3 | 65 | 4 | 2 |
| 1909 | WS1 | OF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1910 | WS1 | P | 34 | 29 | 15 | 82 | 9 | 2 |
| 1911 | WS1 | P | 28 | 0 | 4 | 42 | 6 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 98 |
| Center Field | 1 |