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Doug Bird

Retired
 
High Level
MLB
Years
1973-1983 (1973-1983)
Proper Name
James Douglas Bird
Positions
P (432)
Positions
P
Height / Weight
6-4 / 180
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Birthdate
March 5,1950
Death Date
September 24,2024   Age:  74.203
High School
Pomona (Pomona,CA)
Colleges
Mount San Antonio College (Walnut,CA)
Drafted/Signed
1969-3-60-Kansas City Royals
MLB Debut
April 29,1973
MLBAM ID
111006
Retrosheet#
birdd101
More Player Information
Stat Capsulew-lggssviphsoerawhip
MLB Career73-60432100601,213.212736803.991.29

[Player Notes]

[1982] Opening day starter for the Chicago Cubs

Pitching Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#agewleraggscgshogfgrsviphrerhrbbsowpbkhbwhiph9hr9bb9so9ra9so_bb
1973Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA2923442.9954000415420102.18137341030831121.087.120.882.647.303.252.77
1974Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA2924762.735511044541092.11003128627621011.389.750.582.636.043.022.30
1975Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA2925963.2551400364711105.11004238740812021.338.540.603.426.923.592.03
1976Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA292612103.373927216122197.2191907417311070131.128.700.771.414.874.103.45
1977Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA29271143.8853500314814118.112052511429833031.269.131.062.216.313.952.86
1978Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA2928665.29406001334198.21106358831489221.4310.030.732.834.385.751.55
1979Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI4329205.16321101031061.0733535716332021.4610.771.032.364.875.162.06
1980Columbus ClippersILAAANYA-30602.2515400011248.0331512413363000.966.190.752.446.752.812.77
1980New York YankeesALMLBNYA4330302.6622100721150.2471615314171011.208.350.532.493.022.841.21
1981New York YankeesALMLBNYA4331512.7017400313053.1581916516280001.399.790.842.704.733.211.75
1981Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN4731453.5812122100075.1723430516342011.178.600.601.914.064.062.13
1982Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN47329145.14353321120191.02301191092630711031.3610.841.231.413.355.612.37
1983Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS4233146.6522600716167.29152501416331021.5812.101.862.134.396.922.06
1973MLBTotal--KCA----442.9954000544120102.18137341030831121.087.120.882.647.303.252.77
1974MLBTotal--KCA----762.735511054441092.11003128627621011.389.750.582.636.043.022.30
1975MLBTotal--KCA----963.2551400473611105.11004238740812021.338.540.603.426.923.592.03
1976MLBTotal--KCA----12103.373927211262197.2191907417311070131.128.700.771.414.874.103.45
1977MLBTotal--KCA----1143.8853500483114118.112052511429833031.269.131.062.216.313.952.86
1978MLBTotal--KCA----665.29406003413198.21106358831489221.4310.030.732.834.385.751.55
1979MLBTotal--PHI----205.16321103110061.0733535716332021.4610.771.032.364.875.162.06
1980AAATotal--NYA----602.2515400110248.0331512413363000.966.190.752.446.752.812.77
1980MLBTotal--NYA----302.6622100217150.2471615314171011.208.350.532.493.022.841.21
1981MLBTotal--NYA,CHN----963.222916211330128.213053461032622011.269.090.702.244.343.711.94
1982MLBTotal--CHN----9145.14353321210191.02301191092630711031.3610.841.231.413.355.612.37
1983MLBTotal--BOS----146.6522600167167.29152501416331021.5812.101.862.134.396.922.06
Tot:MLB (11 yrs)MLB73603.9943210083332199601213.21273590538122296680234221.299.440.902.205.044.382.30
Tot:NL (3 yrs)NL15194.7879465233110327.137518817438621385061.3410.311.041.703.795.172.23
Tot:AL (9 yrs)AL58413.70353543129918860886.189840236484234542184161.289.120.852.385.504.082.32
Tot:Minors (1 yrs)Minors602.2515400110248.0331512413363000.966.190.752.446.752.812.77
Tot:AAA (1 yrs)AAA602.2515400110248.0331512413363000.966.190.752.446.752.812.77

Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1979Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI4329P3261100000014000001701.167.286.167.453.167.000.50014.2957.144.000.00
1981Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN4731P1220020000001110200022302.100.143.100.243.050.000.2224.3547.8311.000.00
1982Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN4732P3556081003000200400196017.143.143.161.304.018.018.2220.0033.330.000.00
1979MLBTotal--PHI------3261100000014000001701.167.286.167.452.167.000.50014.2957.144.00NL1979
1981MLBTotal--CHN------1220020000001110200022302.100.143.100.243.050.000.2224.3547.8311.00NL1981
1982MLBTotal--CHN------3556081003000200400196017.143.143.161.304.018.018.2220.0033.33NL1982
Tot:MLB (3 yrs)MLB7982111100300235060011290110.134.155.146.301.037.012.2342.2238.8917.50
Tot:NL (3 yrs)NL7982111100300235060011290110.134.155.146.301.037.012.2342.2238.8917.50

Other Pitching Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguecategoryagewleraggscgshogfgrsviphrerhrbbsowpbkhbwhiph9hr9bb9so9ra9so_bb
1976Kansas City RoyalsChampionship SeriesPlayoffs26101.9310000104.24010010000.867.710.000.001.930.000.00
1977Kansas City RoyalsChampionship SeriesPlayoffs27000.0030000302.04000010002.0018.000.000.004.500.000.00
1978Kansas City RoyalsChampionship SeriesPlayoffs28019.0020000201.02010010002.0018.000.000.009.000.000.00
Tot:Playoffs (3 Yrs)Playoffs112.3500000607.210020030001.3011.740.000.003.520.00
Player pitching statistics considered to be non-regular season leagues and events.

Fielding Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
1973Kansas City RoyalsALMLB23P54-102.12501778011.0000.10.070.6333.3100.01
1974Kansas City RoyalsALMLB24P55-92.1812032020001.0000.40.221.9834.0100.01
1975Kansas City RoyalsALMLB25P514105.1128322320570.4167.8700.40.191.7131.5100.01
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Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
1973Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA2388742-54Jack McKeondnq
1974Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA2477855-55Jack McKeondnq
1975Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA2591712-51Jack McKeon, Whitey Herzogdnq
1976Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA2690721-39Whitey HerzogLost ALCS (Yankees)
1977Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA27102601-53Whitey HerzogLost ALCS (Yankees)
1978Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA2892701-40Whitey HerzogLost ALCS (Yankees)
1979Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI2984784-32Danny Ozark, Dallas Greendnq
1980Columbus ClippersILAAANYA3083571-15Joe Altobelli--League Champions
1980New York YankeesALMLBNYA30103591-22Dick HowserLost ALCS (Royals)
1981Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN3138650-12Joey Amalfitanodnq
1981New York YankeesALMLBNYA3159480-17Gene Michael, Bob LemonLost World Series (Dodgers)
1982Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN3273895-35Lee Eliadnq
1983Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS3378846-22Ralph Houkdnq
13 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Transactions

csv
Glossary
datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
1983-11-07Granted free agencyNoHist
1982-12-10Traded from Chicago Cubs to Boston Red Sox for Chuck RaineyBoston Red SoxNoHist
1981-06-12Traded from New York Yankees with Mike Griffin to Chicago Cubs for Rick ReuschelChicago CubsNoHist
1980-04-29Signed contract with YankeesNew York YankeesNoHist
1980-04-04Released by PhilliesNoHist
1979-07-05Activated from Disabled ListPhiladelphia PhilliesNoHist
1979-06-14DL - Strained right shoulderPhiladelphia PhilliesNoInjury
1979-04-03Traded from Kansas City Royals to Philadelphia Phillies for Todd CruzPhiladelphia PhilliesNoHist
1969-06-05Signed out of draft (Mount San Antonio College)Kansas City RoyalsNoHist
9 record(s)
Talent Ratings
Strikeouts
57
Walks
84
Hittable
45
SO/BB
83
vsPower
45
Hitting
6
Durability
79
Team
.548

[Career Highlights]

[1968]  Drafted by the Cleveland Indians in Round #29 (#647) out of Pomona (Pomona,CA) (Did not sign)
[1969]  Drafted by the Seattle Pilots in Round #8 (#152) out of Mount San Antonio College (Did not sign) ... Drafted by the Kansas City Royals in Round #3 (#60) out of Mount San Antonio College
[1973]  Played for Kansas City Royals (MLB) ... Finished top 10 in AL in Games Pitched, Games Finished, Saves
[1974]  Played for Kansas City Royals (MLB) ... Finished top 10 in AL in Games Pitched, Games Finished, Saves
[1975]  Played for Kansas City Royals (MLB) ... Finished top 10 in AL in Games Pitched, Games Finished, Saves
[1976]  Played for Kansas City Royals (MLB) ... Played in Championship Series for Kansas City Royals ... Led AL in Walks per 9 Innings ... Finished top 10 in AL in W+H Per Inning Pitched
[1977]  Played for Kansas City Royals (MLB) ... Played in Championship Series for Kansas City Royals ... Finished top 10 in AL in Saves
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