Justin Duchscherer, baseball player, 2001-2010

Justin Duchscherer

Born: 11/19/1977 in Aberdeen, SD, USA

MLB Debut: 2001-07-25 | Final Game: 2010-04-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Justin Craig Duchscherer

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Biography

Justin Duchscherer was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2001 to 2010. Born in 1977, he made a significant impact on the mound with his exceptional control and ability to keep runs off the board, culminating in a career earned run average (ERA) of 3.13 over his time in Major League Baseball. Duchscherer finished his career with a record of 33 wins and 25 losses, complemented by 347 strikeouts and 14 saves. His performance earned him two All-Star selections, highlighting his status as one of the premier pitchers of his era. Duchscherer played predominantly during a time when offensive production was on the rise, yet he distinguished himself with an effective pitching style that relied on precision and strategy rather than overpowering velocity. He was known for his capability to adapt and excel in various roles, serving both as a starter and a reliever throughout his career. His contributions to teams like the Oakland Athletics and Texas Rangers solidified his reputation as a reliable arm in the bullpen and a formidable starter when called upon. Following his retirement, Duchscherer remained a respected figure in the baseball community, remembered for his skillful pitching and competitive spirit.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
33 25 224 32 1 1 14 454.7 396 158 47 121 347 3.13 0

Career ERA 3.13 vs. league average 4.37 across their career seasons — 28.5% better 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
2001 TEX AL 1 1 5 2 0 0 0 14.7 24 20 4 11 12.27 4.42 (-178%) -1176.8
2003 OAK AL 1 1 4 3 0 0 0 16.3 17 6 3 15 3.31 4.40 (+25%) 610.7
2004 OAK AL 7 6 53 0 0 0 0 96.3 85 35 32 59 3.27 4.46 (+27%) -654.0
2005 OAK AL 7 4 65 0 0 0 5 85.7 67 21 19 85 2.21 4.29 (+49%) 3176.9
2006 OAK AL 2 1 53 0 0 0 9 55.7 52 18 9 51 2.91 4.53 (+36%) 2448.3
2007 OAK AL 3 3 17 0 0 0 0 16.3 18 9 8 13 4.96 4.47 (-11%) -422.7
2008 OAK AL 10 8 22 22 1 1 0 141.7 107 40 34 95 2.54 4.32 (+41%) 2311.4
2010 OAK AL 2 1 5 5 0 0 0 28.0 26 9 12 18 2.89 4.08 (+29%) -351.5

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
224 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .421 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.754 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
2001 TEX AL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2003 OAK AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2004 OAK AL 53 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2005 OAK AL 65 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2006 OAK AL 53 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2007 OAK AL 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2008 OAK AL 22 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2010 OAK AL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2006 ALDS2 OAK 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 2 0 0 4.0 1 1 0 4 2.25

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2006 ALDS2 OAK 0 0 2 0 0 4.0 1 1 0 4 2.25

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 224 32 18 70 3 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2001 TEX P 5 2 1 0 0 0
2003 OAK P 4 3 0 3 0 0
2004 OAK P 53 0 5 20 0 1
2005 OAK P 65 0 1 14 3 3
2006 OAK P 53 0 4 12 0 0
2007 OAK P 17 0 2 4 0 0
2008 OAK P 22 22 5 13 0 1
2010 OAK P 5 5 0 4 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 224

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2011 BAL AL $700,000
2010 OAK AL $1,750,000
2009 OAK AL $3,900,000
2008 OAK AL $1,200,000
2007 OAK AL $1,187,500
2006 OAK AL $344,500
2005 OAK AL $329,500
2004 OAK AL $302,500
Total Career Earnings $9,714,000