John Duffie

Born: 10/4/1945 in Greenwood, SC, USA

Died: 4/19/2018 in Douglas, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1967-09-18 | Final Game: 1967-09-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'7" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: John Brown Duffie

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Biography

John Duffie, born in 1945, had a brief career in Major League Baseball that spanned from September 18 to September 24, 1967. As a position player, Duffie made his mark during a time when the league was filled with dynamic talent and evolving playing styles. Despite the promise of the late 1960s, which showcased powerful hitters and strategic play, Duffie's time on the field was limited to just two games, where he did not record any hits, home runs, or RBIs, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. Though Duffie's professional playing career did not yield statistical success, his presence in the major leagues during this era contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history. The late 1960s were characterized by a transition in the game, and players like Duffie participated in a unique moment where the focus on pitching and defense began to dominate the narrative, leaving an indelible mark on the sport's evolution. Duffie's experience, albeit short-lived, reflects the challenges faced by many players striving to make their mark in the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	2	2	2	0	0	0	9.7	11	3	1	4	6	2.79	0

Career ERA 2.79 vs. league average 3.30 across their career seasons — 15.4% 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
1967	LAD	NL	0	2	2	2	0	0	0	9.7	11	3	4	6	2.79	3.30 (+15%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .242 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.664 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
1967	LAD	NL	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	2	2	1	2	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1967	LAN	P	2	2	1	2	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	2

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Brewton-Parker College	Mount Vernon	GA	1965, 1966