Joseph Wilbur Dorsey (1864 - January 31, 1913) is a former major league

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and

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for the

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. He played his one and only major league game on July 9, 1884. He started that game as a pitcher. However, after giving up 8 runs (only 4

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though) in 4 innings he was switched to the outfield. He finished the game with the loss and 0-for-3 at the plate.

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