Dolly Stark, baseball player, 1909-1912

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 18
Third Base 5
Shortstop 90