Doc Prothro
| Doc Prothro | |
|---|---|
Prothro with the Memphis Chicks in 1924 | |
| Third baseman / Manager | |
| Born: July 16, 1893 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. | |
| Died: October 14, 1971 (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 runs | 0 |
| Runs batted in | 81 |
| Managerial record | 138–320 |
| Winning % | .301 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
| As player
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. After playing five seasons in MLB, Prothro became a manager, compiling what remains the worst career winning percentage among major league managers.