Hal Dues, baseball player, 1977-1980

Hal Dues

Born: 9/22/1954 in LaMarque, TX, USA

Died: 10/20/2020 in Dickinson, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1977-09-09 | Final Game: 1980-10-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Hal Joseph Dues

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Biography

Hal Dues, born in 1954, was a professional pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1980. Known for his impressive control and ability to keep runs off the board, Dues finished his career with a record of 6-8 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.08. His pitching style was characterized by a combination of finesse and strategic thinking, often keeping hitters off balance with his well-placed pitches. Over his career, he recorded a total of 47 strikeouts and achieved 1 save, demonstrating his capacity both as a starter and in relief situations. Dues played during a transitional period in baseball, just before the rise of the free agency era, which was marked by significant changes in player contracts and team dynamics. His contributions to the teams he played for were notable, as he consistently delivered strong performances on the mound. Although his career was relatively brief, Hal Dues left a mark as a steady pitcher who understood the nuances of the game, making him a respected figure among teammates and fans alike.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
6 8 37 17 1 0 1 134.3 128 46 8 55 47 3.08 0

Career ERA 3.08 vs. league average 3.84 across their career seasons — 19.8% 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
1977 WSN NL 1 1 6 4 0 0 0 23.0 26 11 9 9 4.30 4.00 (-8%) -
1978 WSN NL 5 6 25 12 1 0 1 99.0 85 26 42 36 2.36 3.69 (+36%) -
1980 WSN NL 0 1 6 1 0 0 0 12.3 17 9 4 2 6.57 3.84 (-71%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
37 39 4 6 0 0 0 1 0 0 22 0.154 0.154 0.154 0.308 0.0

Career AVG .154 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 41.3% below league average.

Career OBP .154 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 52.9% below league average.

Career SLG .154 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 60.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.308 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — 57.0% 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
1977 WSN NL 6 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1978 WSN NL 25 31 3 6 0 0 0 1 0 0 18 0.194 — — — — 0.0
1980 WSN NL 6 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 37 17 7 25 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1977 MON P 6 4 2 5 0 0
1978 MON P 25 12 5 16 2 0
1980 MON P 6 1 0 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 37

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton TX 1974