Martin Duke

Born: 1867 in Zanesville, OH, USA

Died: 12/31/1898 in Minneapolis, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1891-08-24 | Final Game: 1891-09-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'5" | Weight: 135 lbs

Full name: Martin F. Duke

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Biography

Martin Duke, born in 1867, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period from August 24 to September 7, 1891. Playing as a position player during the late 19th century, Duke participated in only four games in Major League Baseball, a time characterized by the transition from the so-called "deadball era" to a more dynamic style of play. His major league tenure was marked by a modest batting average of .111, with just one hit and no home runs or RBIs to his name. Despite his limited statistical impact, Duke's presence on the field was part of the fabric of a burgeoning sport that was beginning to capture the American imagination. Although his career was short-lived, Martin Duke's role as a player during this formative period in baseball history contributes to the understanding of the game's evolution. The late 19th century saw significant changes in baseball, including the introduction of more complex strategies and the gradual professionalization of the sport. While Duke may not be remembered for outstanding achievements on the field, his participation in the major leagues reflects the diverse array of players who contributed to the development of baseball as a beloved American pastime.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	3	4	3	2	0	0	23.0	36	19	0	19	5	7.43	0

Career ERA 7.43 vs. league average 3.52 across their career seasons — 111.2% 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
1891	WS9	AA	0	3	4	3	2	0	0	23.0	36	19	19	5	7.43	3.52 (-111%)	-604.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	9	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.111	0.111	0.222	0.333	0.0

Career AVG .111 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 56.3% below league average.

Career OBP .111 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 66.5% below league average.

Career SLG .222 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 35.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.333 vs. league average 0.675 across their career seasons — 50.6% 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
1891	WS9	AA	4	9	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	4	0	0	6	2	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1891	WS9	P	4	0	0	6	2	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	4