Doc Prothro

Doc Prothro
Prothro with the Memphis Chicks in 1924
Third baseman / Manager
Born: (1893-07-16)July 16, 1893
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Died: October 14, 1971(1971-10-14) (aged 78)
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 26, 1920, for the Washington Senators
Last MLB appearance
September 24, 1926, for the Cincinnati Reds
MLB statistics
Batting average.318
Home runs0
Runs batted in81
Managerial record138–320
Winning %.301
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Teams
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As manager

James Thompson "Doc" Prothro Sr. (July 16, 1893 – October 14, 1971) was an American infielder and manager in Major League Baseball (MLB). Prothro was so nicknamed because he was a practicing dentist before signing his first professional baseball contract at age 26.[1] After playing five seasons in MLB, Prothro became a manager, compiling what remains the worst career winning percentage among major league managers.

  1. ^ Nowlin, Bill. "Doc Prothro". SABR.