Ducky Detweiler

Born: 2/15/1919 in Trumbauersville, PA, USA

Died: 3/13/2013 in Easton, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1942-09-12 | Final Game: 1946-06-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 178 lbs

Full name: Robert Sterling Detweiler

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Biography

Ducky Detweiler was a professional baseball player born in 1919, who played as a position player primarily in the mid-1940s. His career, though brief, spanned from 1942 until June 1, 1946, during a tumultuous era in American history marked by World War II. Despite the challenges of the time, Detweiler made his mark in the game over the course of 13 games, where he showcased his hitting prowess with a batting average of .311. He recorded 14 hits and drove in 5 runs, demonstrating a solid ability to contribute offensively, even if he did not hit for power, finishing his career without any home runs. Detweiler's playing style was characterized by his contact hitting and ability to get on base, which was particularly valuable during an era when scoring runs often required strategic play rather than reliance on home runs. While his major league career was limited, he remains a noteworthy figure for his contributions to the game during a period when many athletes were serving in the military, resulting in a unique landscape for baseball. His legacy is a reminder of the resilience of the sport and those who played it during challenging times.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
13	45	3	14	2	1	0	5	0	2	7	0.311	0.340	0.400	0.740	0.0

Career AVG .311 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — +22.0% above league average.

Career OBP .340 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .400 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — +13.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.740 vs. league average 0.680 across their career seasons — +8.9% above 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
1942	BSN	NL	12	44	3	14	2	1	0	5	0	2	7	0.318	—	—	—	—	0.0
1946	BSN	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	12	0	10	16	2	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1942	BSN	3B	12	0	10	16	2	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	12