Dolly Stark
Born: 1/19/1885 in Ripley, MS, USA
Died: 12/1/1924 in Memphis, TN, USA
MLB Debut: 1909-09-12 | Final Game: 1912-05-24
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Monroe Randolph Stark
Biography
Dolly Stark was a professional baseball player born in 1885, who played in the Major Leagues from 1909 to 1912. Primarily a position player, Stark appeared in 127 games, during which he recorded 90 hits and maintained a batting average of .238. His offensive contributions included 30 runs batted in (RBIs) and 14 stolen bases, showcasing his speed and base-running abilities, which were valuable assets during the early years of the modern game.
Stark's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era into a more dynamic phase focused on power and speed. While he did not hit any home runs, his ability to get on base and create scoring opportunities for his teammates was a hallmark of his playing style. Stark's legacy lies in his contributions to the teams he played for, and despite the brevity of his career, he remains a noteworthy figure in the annals of early 20th-century baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 127 | 378 | 38 | 90 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 30 | 14 | 34 | 61 | 0.238 | 0.308 | 0.262 | 0.570 | -633.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | CLE | AL | 19 | 60 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 0.200 | -184.2 |
| 1910 | BRO | NL | 30 | 103 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 19 | 0.165 | -550.0 |
| 1911 | BRO | NL | 70 | 193 | 25 | 57 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 6 | 20 | 24 | 0.295 | 101.0 |
| 1912 | BRO | NL | 8 | 22 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 18 | 0 | 47 | 46 | 4 | 8 |
| 3B | 3 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 90 | 49 | 181 | 239 | 49 | 31 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | CLE | SS | 19 | 19 | 36 | 41 | 11 | 3 |
| 1910 | BRO | SS | 30 | 30 | 68 | 90 | 19 | 13 |
| 1911 | BRO | 2B | 18 | 0 | 47 | 46 | 4 | 8 |
| 1911 | BRO | 3B | 3 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911 | BRO | SS | 34 | 0 | 64 | 88 | 15 | 12 |
| 1912 | BRO | SS | 7 | 0 | 13 | 20 | 4 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 18 |
| Third Base | 5 |
| Shortstop | 90 |