Walt Doan

Walter Rudolph Doane
born Walter Rudolph Holliday

• Bats Left, Throws Right
• Height 6' 0", Weight 165 lb.

• Debut September 20, 1909
• Final Game September 14, 1910
• Born March 12, 1887 in Bellevue, Idaho Territory USA
• Died October 19, 1935 in Coatesville, PA USA

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Biographical Information

Walt Doan, previously thought Doane, was the second major leaguer born in Idaho. He played for the Cleveland Naps at the time of Cy Young, Addie Joss and of course Nap Lajoie.

Doan was primarily a pitcher in the majors although he also played two games in the outfield. In the minors, he won 28 games with Roanoke in 1909 and went 12-1 with Roanoke in 1910.

However, from 1911 on he was almost exclusively an outfielder in the minors. Playing six seasons in the PCL, he hit over .300 with Portland in both 1912 and 1913.