Jean Dubuc

Born: 9/15/1888 in St. Johnsbury, VT, USA

Died: 8/28/1958 in Fort Myers, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1908-06-25 | Final Game: 1919-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Jean Joseph Octave Dubuc

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Biography

Jean Dubuc was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1908 to 1919. Born in 1888, Dubuc's career spanned the early 20th century, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive style of play. He played for several teams during his career, showcasing his talents on the mound with a record of 85-76 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.04. Dubuc was known for his competitive spirit and strategic approach to pitching, which contributed to his ability to accumulate 438 strikeouts and 13 saves throughout his time in the league. Dubuc's influence extended beyond his on-field performance; he was part of a generation of players who helped shape the evolving landscape of baseball during a time when the game was gaining increased popularity and professionalization. His contributions to the sport have been recognized by historians, who appreciate the skill and determination he exhibited throughout his career. As a pitcher, Dubuc exemplified the grit and perseverance that defined many players of his era, leaving a lasting legacy in the annals of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
85	76	256	150	101	12	13	1444.3	1290	488	20	577	438	3.04	0

Career ERA 3.04 vs. league average 2.88 across their career seasons — 5.6% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1908	CIN	NL	5	6	15	9	7	1	0	85.3	62	26	41	32	2.74	2.40 (-14%)	-1964.5
1909	CIN	NL	2	5	19	5	2	0	1	71.3	72	29	46	19	3.66	2.55 (-44%)	-2294.1
1912	DET	AL	17	10	37	26	23	2	3	250.0	217	77	109	97	2.77	3.36 (+18%)	-1494.1
1913	DET	AL	15	14	36	28	22	1	2	242.7	228	78	91	73	2.89	3.07 (+6%)	-1285.0
1914	DET	AL	13	14	36	27	15	2	1	224.0	216	86	76	70	3.46	2.93 (-18%)	-1068.3
1915	DET	AL	17	12	39	33	22	5	2	258.0	231	92	88	74	3.21	2.90 (-11%)	-2663.0
1916	DET	AL	10	10	36	16	8	1	1	170.3	134	56	84	40	2.96	2.78 (-6%)	-3406.7
1918	BOS	AL	0	1	2	1	1	0	0	10.7	11	5	5	1	4.22	2.83 (-49%)	-508.3
1919	NY1	NL	6	4	36	5	1	0	3	132.0	119	39	37	32	2.66	3.09 (+14%)	-735.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
367	652	57	150	23	10	4	56	2	30	97	0.230	0.266	0.314	0.580	-849.2

Career AVG .230 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 9.3% below league average.

Career OBP .266 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 16.4% below league average.

Career SLG .314 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 5.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.580 vs. league average 0.652 across their career seasons — 10.9% 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
1908	CIN	NL	15	29	2	4	1	0	0	2	0	0	10	0.138	—	—	—	—	0.0
1909	CIN	NL	19	18	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	2	2	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1912	DET	AL	40	108	16	29	6	2	1	9	0	3	22	0.269	.268 (avg)	.335 (-12%)	.358 (+8%)	.694 (-2%)	-77.6
1913	DET	AL	68	135	17	36	5	3	2	11	1	2	17	0.267	.259 (+3%)	.325 (-15%)	.345 (+14%)	.670 (avg)	-86.6
1914	DET	AL	71	124	9	28	8	1	1	11	1	7	11	0.226	.255 (-12%)	.322 (-15%)	.339 (-3%)	.661 (-9%)	-225.0
1915	DET	AL	60	112	7	23	2	1	0	14	0	8	15	0.205	.250 (-18%)	.318 (-19%)	.332 (-27%)	.651 (-23%)	-432.5
1916	DET	AL	52	78	3	20	0	2	0	7	0	7	12	0.256	.248 (+3%)	.314 (+1%)	.326 (-6%)	.640 (-2%)	-27.4
1918	BOS	AL	5	6	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1919	NY1	NL	37	42	2	6	1	1	0	2	0	0	6	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1918	WS	BOS	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	5	0	2	1	1	0
P	256	14	79	537	31	23

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1908	CIN	P	15	9	7	26	2	0
1909	CIN	P	19	5	4	23	5	0
1912	DET	OF	2	0	1	1	0	0
1912	DET	P	37	0	12	91	3	5
1913	DET	OF	3	0	1	0	1	0
1913	DET	P	36	0	16	107	6	7
1914	DET	P	36	0	14	83	6	3
1915	DET	P	39	0	9	86	3	2
1916	DET	P	36	0	7	73	4	5
1918	BOS	P	2	0	2	2	0	0
1919	NY1	P	36	0	8	46	2	1