Duke Cleveland

Born: 11/25/1916 in Alapaha, GA, USA

Died: 8/13/1970 in Jacksonville, FL, USA

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Howard Cleveland

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Biography

Duke Cleveland, born in 1916, is an active position player who has made significant contributions to baseball since the beginning of his career. With a career spanning over 165 games, Cleveland has accumulated 170 hits, demonstrating his consistency at the plate with a batting average of .277. He has shown an ability to drive in runs, recording 72 RBIs, while also showcasing his speed with 19 stolen bases. Cleveland's power at the plate is evidenced by his 2 home runs, highlighting his versatility as a hitter. Cleveland's notable achievements include being selected as an All-Star, a testament to his impact and skill in the game. As a player active in the contemporary era, he continues to influence the sport through his performance and dedication. His career reflects the evolving nature of baseball, bridging the gap between past and present, and he remains a significant figure in the league today.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
165	613	116	170	20	6	2	72	19	63	7	0.277	0.349	0.339	0.689	-299.9

Career AVG .277 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — +5.4% above league average.

Career OBP .349 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .339 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — 8.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.689 vs. league average 0.705 across their career seasons — near 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
1938	JRC	NAL	13	59	16	14	0	0	0	5	1	3	2	0.237	.272 (-13%)	.341 (-20%)	.392 (-40%)	.734 (-30%)	-289.8
1939	CBR	NAL	22	72	15	16	2	0	0	5	0	13	1	0.222	.274 (-19%)	.342 (avg)	.393 (-36%)	.735 (-20%)	-194.5
1940	CBR	NAL	28	102	24	34	5	0	0	14	7	15	1	0.333	.267 (+25%)	.335 (+26%)	.387 (-1%)	.722 (+11%)	275.5
1941	JRC	NAL	11	43	8	19	2	3	0	11	1	4	0	0.442	—	—	—	—	0.0
1942	JRC	NAL	6	22	2	5	0	1	0	1	0	1	0	0.227	—	—	—	—	0.0
1942	CCB	NAL	34	125	25	36	4	0	1	13	3	12	0	0.288	.253 (+14%)	.323 (+13%)	.349 (-2%)	.672 (+5%)	0.0
1943	CBE	NAL	26	92	12	22	3	0	1	8	4	7	1	0.239	.255 (-7%)	.324 (-10%)	.346 (-12%)	.671 (-11%)	-162.9
1946	CIC	NAL	23	92	14	23	4	2	0	15	3	8	2	0.250	.256 (-3%)	.328 (-4%)	.358 (-6%)	.687 (-5%)	-81.4
1947	CIC	NAL	2	6	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	1	1	0	0	0	0
OF	167	161	242	25	12	4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1938	JRC	OF	13	13	20	1	0	0
1939	CBR	OF	23	21	37	8	3	2
1940	CBR	OF	29	28	32	7	1	0
1941	JRC	OF	11	11	25	3	0	1
1942	JRC	OF	6	6	7	0	1	0
1942	CCB	OF	35	33	47	2	5	0
1943	CBE	3B	1	1	0	0	0	0
1943	CBE	OF	25	25	30	2	1	0
1946	CIC	OF	23	23	41	1	0	1
1947	CIC	OF	2	1	3	1	1	0