Jim Duffalo

Born: 11/25/1935 in Helvetia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1961-04-12 | Final Game: 1965-09-10

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

Full name: James Francis Duffalo

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Biography

Jim Duffalo was a talented pitcher whose career spanned from 1961 to 1965. Born in 1935, Duffalo made a name for himself in Major League Baseball during a time characterized by a transition in the game, as offensive strategies began to evolve. He played primarily as a relief pitcher, showcasing effectiveness with a career record of 15-8 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.39. Duffalo's ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded a total of 210 strikeouts over his career, along with six saves, highlighting his capacity to perform under pressure in critical situations. Duffalo's playing style was marked by his competitiveness and skill on the mound, contributing to his teams' efforts during a period when pitching depth was becoming increasingly valuable to franchises. Although he played in a relatively brief career, his contributions were significant, and he remains a memorable figure for those who followed the game during the early 1960s. His performance reflects the evolving nature of baseball during that era, as pitchers were beginning to adopt new strategies, paving the way for future generations.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
15	8	141	14	2	0	6	297.7	248	112	27	155	210	3.39	0

Career ERA 3.39 vs. league average 3.70 across their career seasons — 8.4% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1961	SFG	NL	5	1	24	4	1	1	61.7	59	29	32	37	4.23	4.03 (-5%)	-
1962	SFG	NL	1	2	24	2	0	0	42.0	42	17	23	29	3.64	3.96 (+8%)	-
1963	SFG	NL	4	2	34	5	0	2	75.3	56	24	37	55	2.87	3.46 (+17%)	-
1964	SFG	NL	5	1	35	3	1	3	74.0	57	24	31	55	2.92	3.58 (+18%)	-
1965	SFG	NL	0	1	2	0	0	0	0.3	1	1	2	0	27.00	—	-
1965	CIN	NL	0	1	22	0	0	0	44.3	33	17	30	34	3.45	3.50 (+1%)	-819.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
142	63	3	8	2	0	1	5	0	2	28	0.127	0.167	0.206	0.373	0.0

Career AVG .127 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 49.5% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 47.4% below league average.

Career SLG .206 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — 46.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.373 vs. league average 0.700 across their career seasons — 46.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1961	SFG	NL	25	17	2	5	2	1	4	1	7	0.294	—	—	—	—
1962	SFG	NL	24	6	0	0	0	0	0	1	4	0.000	—	—	—	—
1963	SFG	NL	34	18	0	2	0	0	1	0	7	0.111	—	—	—	—
1964	SFG	NL	35	14	1	1	0	0	0	0	6	0.071	—	—	—	—
1965	SFG	NL	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1965	CIN	NL	22	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.000	—	—	—	—