Jeff Doyle (baseball), Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Jeff Doyle (baseball)

American baseball player

Date of Birth: 02-Oct-1956

Place of Birth: Montana, United States

Profession: baseball player

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra


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About Jeff Doyle (baseball)

  • Jeffrey Donald Doyle (born October 2, 1956 in Havre, Montana, USA) is a former Major League Baseball second baseman.
  • He was drafted out of Oregon State University by the St.
  • Louis Cardinals in the 6th round of the 1977 amateur draft, and played for the Cardinals in 1983. On September 13, 1983 Doyle made his major league debut as a pinch hitter at Three Rivers Stadium.
  • Batting for pitcher Dave Von Ohlen in the 5th inning against Pirates right-hander Rick Rhoden, he lined out to shortstop Dale Berra.
  • He made his first appearance in the starting lineup on September 17, and went 2-for-3 against Philadelphia Phillies starter John Denny at Veterans Stadium.
  • The Phils won, 4–1. Doyle put up good numbers during his short stay in the big leagues.
  • In 13 games he went 11-for-37 (.297) with a double, two triples, and two runs batted in.
  • He scored four runs and had a slugging percentage of .432.
  • In the field he handled 57 out of 59 chances successfully and turned 11 double plays. He was released by St.
  • Louis on December 15, 1983.
  • He then played two seasons in Japan for the Nankai Hawks in 1984 and 1985 Doyle built owns and operates Diamond Woods Golf Course in Monroe, Oregon.
  • Doyle's brother Greg designed the golf course.

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