Larry Doby
Career Overview

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Larry Doby was one of the greatest players in baseball history. He was a seven-time All-Star, a two-time World Series champion, and the first African American to ever play in the American League. Doby began his professional baseball career in the Negro Leagues in 1942. He was signed by the Cleveland Indians in 1947, becoming the first African American to play

Larry Doby was one of the greatest players in baseball history. He was a seven-time All-Star, a two-time World Series champion, and the first African American to ever play in the American League. Doby began his professional baseball career in the Negro Leagues in 1942. He was signed by the Cleveland Indians in 1947, becoming the first African American to play

Career Batting Stats

AL 1947-1959

AVG

.283

Hits

1,515

OBP

.386

OPS

.876

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Skills Scorecard

Contact

A-

Power

A

Speed

B-

Durability

B+

Range

A

Arm

C-

Career Timeline

1947-1955

Cleveland Indians (AL)

Player

1956-1957

Chicago White Sox (AL)

Player

1958

Cleveland Indians (AL)

Player

1959

Detroit Tigers (AL)

Player

1959

Chicago White Sox (AL)

Player

1978

Chicago White Sox (MLB)

Manager

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