Doug Lindsey
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1991-1993)
Doug Lindsey was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 1993 for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Chicago White Sox, a span of 3 seasons. In 5 career games, he hit .167 with 1 hits.
- 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1991-10-06
- Last Game
- 1993-10-02
Full name: Michael Douglas Lindsey
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .167 | .167 | .167 | .333 | 0 |
Career AVG .167 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 36.0% below league average.
Career OBP .167 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 49.2% below league average.
Career SLG .167 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 57.7% below league average.
Career OPS .333 vs. league average .722 across their career seasons — 53.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | PHI | NL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1993 | PHI | NL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1993 | CHA | AL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 5 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .333 |
Last 5 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-10-02 | CHW | CLE | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-21 | CHW | LAA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-05-05 | PHI | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993-05-01 | PHI | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-10-06 | PHI | NYN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 5 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminole State College | Seminole | OK | 1986, 1987 |
Doug Lindsey: the record in brief
October 6, 1991 and October 2, 1993 bracket Doug Lindsey's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Lindsey's seasons break down as the Philadelphia Phillies (1991 through 1993) and the Chicago White Sox (1993). Listed as a catcher, Lindsey both batted and threw right-handed. Lindsey is listed at 200 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. The birth record reads September 22, 1967, in Austin, TX, USA. Doug Lindsey was the playing name; the full given name is Michael Douglas.
In 5 games and 6 at bats, Lindsey batted .167 with 1 hits. Over the seasons Lindsey played, league hitters batted .261; the .167 career figure is 36.0% below that. The hits column peaks at 1, in 1993. The best average in the busiest seasons was .500, in 1993.
The college table lists Seminole State College in 1986 and 1987.
Every defensive appearance on record for Lindsey, 5 games, came at catcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Doug Lindsey
- What years did Doug Lindsey play?
- Doug Lindsey played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 1993.
- Was Doug Lindsey a pitcher?
- No. Doug Lindsey was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Doug Lindsey hit?
- Doug Lindsey hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Doug Lindsey play for?
- Doug Lindsey played for 2 teams: the Philadelphia Phillies (1991, 1993) and the Chicago White Sox (1993).
- What were Doug Lindsey's career stats?
- In 5 games, Doug Lindsey had 1 hits, with a .167 batting average.
- What position did Doug Lindsey play?
- Doug Lindsey played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Doug Lindsey and how much did he weigh?
- Doug Lindsey was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 200 pounds.
- What was Doug Lindsey's career batting average?
- Doug Lindsey batted .167 over his career, with 1 hits in 6 at bats.
- Is Doug Lindsey in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Doug Lindsey has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.