Doc Land, baseball player, 1929-1929

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Center Field 1