Doc Land
Born: 5/14/1903 in Bennsville, MS, USA
Died: 4/14/1986 in Livingston, AL, USA
MLB Debut: 1929-10-06 | Final Game: 1929-10-06
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: William Gilbert Land
Biography
Doc Land was a professional baseball player born in 1903, who had a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball. He played his only game on October 6, 1929, during a transitional period in baseball marked by the tail end of the "deadball era." As a position player, Land's time in the majors was limited to this single appearance, resulting in career statistics of 1 game played, 0 hits, 0 home runs, 0 RBIs, a batting average of 0.0, and 0 stolen bases.
Although Land's major league career was exceptionally short, his participation in the sport reflects the many players who aspired to make a mark in an era filled with legends and evolving playing styles. His time on the field is a reminder of the countless athletes who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if only for a fleeting moment.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.250 | 0.000 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | WSN | AL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | WS1 | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Center Field | 1 |