Jan Dukes, baseball player, 1969-1972

Jan Dukes

Born: 8/16/1945 in Cheyenne, WY, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-09-06 | Final Game: 1972-07-22

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Noble Jan Dukes

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Biography

Jan Dukes was a position player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball, spanning from 1969 to 1972. Born in 1945, Dukes made a notable, albeit limited, impact during his time in the league. He played a total of 16 games, although he did not record any hits, home runs, or RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.0 and no stolen bases. Dukes’ playing time came during an era characterized by significant changes in the game, including the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach in baseball. Despite his limited statistics, Dukes' involvement in the major leagues exemplified the challenges many players faced during a time when roster spots were highly competitive. His career serves as a reminder of the numerous athletes who have aspired to play at the highest level, often encountering obstacles that prevented them from fully showcasing their talents. After his retirement on July 22, 1972, Dukes remained a part of baseball history, reflecting the narratives of perseverance and the unpredictable nature of professional sports careers.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 2 16 0 0 0 0 20.0 15 6 0 10 7 2.70 0

Career ERA 2.70 vs. league average 3.59 across their career seasons — 24.8% 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
1969 WS2 AL 0 2 8 0 0 0 0 11.0 8 3 4 3 2.45 3.61 (+32%) 154.0
1970 WS2 AL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 6.7 6 2 1 4 2.70 — 0.0
1972 TEX AL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 2.3 1 1 5 0 3.86 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
16 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 0.333 0.000 0.333 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.333 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — 51.6% 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
1969 WS2 AL 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1970 WS2 AL 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1972 TEX AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 16 0 1 2 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1969 WS2 P 8 0 0 0 0 0
1970 WS2 P 5 0 1 1 0 0
1972 TEX P 3 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 16

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Santa Clara University Santa Clara CA 1965, 1966, 1967