Doyle made his major league debut on August 25, 1906. His career got off to a good start as he threw shutouts in each of his first two starts. He was the first 20th century pitcher to accomplish that feat, and it had been accomplished only twice before he did it. Since he did it, it has been accomplished 11 times. Perhaps more impressive is those two starts were also his first two big league appearances. Only three American League pitchers have thrown shutouts in their first two big league appearances since Doyle did it. In his first season, he went 2-1 with a 2.38 ERA in nine games (six starts).\n', '

The following season Doyle went 11-11 with a 2.65 ERA in 29 games (23 starts). He completed 15 games, and his three home runs allowed were the fifth most in the league. His 4.37 strikeouts per nine innings ratio was the sixth best in the league.\n', "

In 1908, Doyle was the Highlanders' opening day starter. However, for the rest of the season he appeared in only 11 more games, starting only four. He went 1-1 with a 2.63 ERA. He appeared in 17 games in 1909, making 15 starts. He went 8-6 with a 2.58 ERA, throwing three shutouts.\n", '

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