William Capers "Doc" Bass (December 4, 1898 – January 12, 1970) was a professional baseball player. He appeared in two games in Major League Baseball for the Boston Braves in 1918, once as a pinch hitter and once as a pinch runner.
| Doc Bass | |
|---|---|
| Pinch hitter | |
| Born: December 4, 1898 Macon, Georgia | |
| Died: January 12, 1970 (aged 71) Macon, Georgia | |
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| July 29, 1918, for the Boston Braves | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| August 1, 1918, for the Boston Braves | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | 1.000 |
| Hits | 1 |
| Stolen bases | 1 |
| Teams | |
In his major league career, Bass had one at bat, in which he singled. He also scored a run and stole a base, although he never appeared in the field. After the 1918 season, Bass continued to play minor league baseball until 1925, primarily as an outfielder.
Sources
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)