About John Doherty
Born 1951. John Doherty is an American baseball player.
John Michael Doherty (born August 22, 1951) is an American former reserve first baseman/designated hitter in Major League Baseball who played for the California Angels between and . Listed at , 185 lb., he batted and threw left-handed.
Doherty attended Reading Memorial High School in Reading, MA. He was selected by the California Angels in the 1st round (7th overall) of the 1970 MLB January Draft-Secondary Phase.
In parts of two seasons, Doherty was a .240 hitter (76-for-317) with four home runs and 27 RBI in 104 games, including 27 runs, 17 doubles, one triple, and three stolen bases.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is John Doherty?
American baseball player, born 1951
When was John Doherty born?
John Doherty was born on 22 August 1951 in Woburn.
What is John Doherty's occupation?
John Doherty is a baseball player.
What nationality is John Doherty?
John Doherty is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Doherty (first baseman)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Doherty. https://biography.guide/john-doherty-baseball-player/
MLA: "John Doherty." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-doherty-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "John Doherty." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-doherty-baseball-player/.
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