Gus Dugas, baseball player, 1930-1934

Gus Dugas

Born: 3/24/1907 in St. Jean de Matha, QC, CAN

Died: 4/14/1997 in Colchester, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1930-09-17 | Final Game: 1934-06-28

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Augustin Joseph Dugas

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Biography

Gus Dugas was a professional baseball player born in 1907, who played in Major League Baseball from 1930 until 1934. Primarily serving as a position player, Dugas made his mark during an era when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era to a more modern style of play. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 125 games, where he recorded 45 hits, 3 home runs, and 23 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .206. Despite the challenges of competing in a league filled with emerging talents, Dugas's contributions on the field were significant for his teams during his tenure. While Dugas may not have been a household name, his involvement in the game during the early 1930s provides a glimpse into a pivotal time in baseball history. The era was characterized by a shift in offensive strategies and an increasing emphasis on power hitting, which Dugas participated in, albeit modestly. His career, spanning a few seasons, underscores the dedication and competitive spirit that defined many players of his time. Dugas retired on June 28, 1934, leaving behind a legacy as a player who contributed to the rich tapestry of Major League Baseball during a formative period.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
125 218 27 45 9 3 3 23 0 18 27 0.206 0.267 0.317 0.583 -616.3

Career AVG .206 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 26.2% below league average.

Career OBP .267 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 21.6% below league average.

Career SLG .317 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 20.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.583 vs. league average 0.739 across their career seasons — 21.1% 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
1930 PIT NL 9 31 8 9 2 0 0 1 0 7 4 0.290 — — — — 0.0
1932 PIT NL 55 97 13 23 3 3 3 12 0 7 11 0.237 .275 (-14%) .335 (-14%) .391 (+8%) .726 (-2%) -76.1
1933 PHI NL 37 71 4 12 3 0 0 9 0 1 9 0.169 .270 (-37%) .329 (-45%) .377 (-44%) .707 (-45%) -540.2
1934 WSN AL 24 19 2 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 3 0.053 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 11 0 112 8 2 7
OF 32 0 62 1 5 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1930 PIT OF 9 0 18 1 3 0
1932 PIT OF 20 0 40 0 2 0
1933 PHI 1B 11 0 112 8 2 7
1933 PHI OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
1934 WS1 OF 2 0 3 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 11
Left Field 7
Center Field 2
Right Field 23