Cecil Duff

Born: 11/20/1896 in Radersburg, MT, USA

Died: 11/10/1969 in Bend, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 1922-09-05 | Final Game: 1922-09-21

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Cecil Elba Duff

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Biography

Cecil Duff was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1896, whose career spanned a brief period in the early 20th century. Duff played in Major League Baseball for a short time, making his debut on September 5, 1922, and concluding his playing career just 16 days later on September 21, 1922. During this fleeting stint in the majors, he recorded a win-loss record of 1-1 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.97. Despite the brevity of his time on the mound, Duff managed to strike out 7 batters, showcasing his capability as a pitcher during an era characterized by evolving strategies in the game. Though he did not achieve long-term success in the majors, Duff's contributions to the sport are a reminder of the many players who briefly graced the diamond during the formative years of modern baseball. His career unfolded during a time when the game was transitioning from its deadball era into a more dynamic phase, setting the stage for the explosive offensive talents that would emerge in the following decades. While his time in the spotlight was limited, Cecil Duff remains a part of baseball history, representing the countless athletes who aspired to make their mark on America's pastime.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	1	3	1	0	0	0	12.7	16	7	1	3	7	4.97	0

Career ERA 4.97 vs. league average 4.18 across their career seasons — 19.0% 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
1922	CHW	AL	1	1	3	1	0	0	0	12.7	16	7	3	7	4.97	4.18 (-19%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	5	2	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.400	0.400	0.400	0.800	0.0

Career AVG .400 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — +40.1% above league average.

Career OBP .400 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — +15.6% above league average.

Career SLG .400 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.800 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — +7.6% 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
1922	CHW	AL	3	5	2	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.400	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	3	0	0	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1922	CHA	P	3	0	0	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	3