Duke Carmel

Born: 4/23/1937 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 8/3/2021 in New Orleans, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1959-09-10 | Final Game: 1965-05-02

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 202 lbs

Full name: Leon James Carmel

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Biography

Duke Carmel was a professional baseball player born in 1937, who graced the diamond during a career that spanned from 1959 to May 2, 1965. Primarily playing as a position player, Carmel appeared in a total of 124 games throughout his time in Major League Baseball. He is remembered for his contributions to the teams he played for, despite finishing his career with a batting average of .211. Over the course of his career, he recorded 48 hits, 4 home runs, and 23 RBIs, while also showcasing his speed on the bases with 3 stolen bases. Carmel played during a transitional period in baseball, navigating through the late 1950s and early 1960s, an era characterized by the emergence of power hitters and the evolving strategies of the game. While his statistics may not have reflected the dominance seen in some of his contemporaries, his role as a reliable team player contributed to the fabric of the teams he was part of. Duke Carmel remains a part of baseball history, embodying the spirit of perseverance and dedication inherent in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
124	227	22	48	7	3	4	23	3	27	60	0.211	0.294	0.322	0.616	16.6

Career AVG .211 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 15.5% below league average.

Career OBP .294 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 6.9% below league average.

Career SLG .322 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 15.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.616 vs. league average 0.696 across their career seasons — 11.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1959	STL	NL	10	23	2	3	1	0	0	3	0	1	6	0.130	—	—	—	—	0.0
1960	STL	NL	4	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1963	STL	NL	57	44	9	10	1	0	1	2	0	9	11	0.227	—	—	—	—	38.9
1963	NYN	NL	47	149	11	35	5	3	3	18	2	16	37	0.235	.246 (-5%)	.308 (-1%)	.371 (-1%)	.680 (-1%)	38.9
1965	NYY	AL	6	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0