Tom Dukes, baseball player, 1967-1972

Tom Dukes

Born: 8/31/1942 in Knoxville, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1967-08-15 | Final Game: 1972-09-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Thomas Earl Dukes

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Biography

Tom Dukes was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1967 to 1972. Born in 1942, Dukes made his mark in Major League Baseball during a transitional era characterized by the evolution of pitching styles and strategies. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 5 wins and 16 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.35. He struck out a total of 169 batters and recorded 21 saves, showcasing his ability to perform in high-pressure situations. Dukes was known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound, contributing to various teams in pivotal moments. While his win-loss record may not reflect the dominance of some of his contemporaries, his strikeout capabilities and effectiveness in closing games highlighted his skills as a reliable pitcher. His contributions during the late 1960s and early 1970s placed him within the context of a rapidly changing game, as baseball began to embrace more specialized roles for pitchers, particularly those who could excel in relief situations. After retiring in 1972, Dukes left a legacy as a dedicated player who navigated the challenges of his era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 16 161 0 0 0 21 217.0 226 105 19 82 169 4.35 0

Career ERA 4.35 vs. league average 3.44 across their career seasons — 26.7% 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
1967 HOU NL 0 2 17 0 0 0 1 23.7 25 14 11 23 5.32 3.30 (-61%) -22.8
1968 HOU NL 2 2 43 0 0 0 4 52.7 62 25 28 37 4.27 2.98 (-43%) -595.4
1969 SDP NL 1 0 13 0 0 0 1 22.3 26 18 10 15 7.25 3.61 (-101%) -
1970 SDP NL 1 6 53 0 0 0 10 69.0 62 31 25 56 4.04 3.89 (-4%) -
1971 BAL AL 1 5 28 0 0 0 4 38.3 40 15 8 30 3.52 3.47 (-2%) 504.1
1972 LAA AL 0 1 7 0 0 0 1 11.0 11 2 0 8 1.64 3.26 (+50%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
161 21 1 2 1 0 0 2 0 1 13 0.095 0.136 0.143 0.279 0.0

Career AVG .095 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 61.3% below league average.

Career OBP .136 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 56.5% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — 60.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.279 vs. league average 0.677 across their career seasons — 58.7% 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 HOU NL 17 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1968 HOU NL 43 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1969 SDP NL 13 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1970 SDP NL 53 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1971 BAL AL 28 7 1 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 3 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1972 LAA AL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1971 WS BAL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 2 0 0 4.0 2 0 0 1 0.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1971 WS BAL 0 0 2 0 0 4.0 2 0 0 1 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 161 0 5 28 3 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1967 HOU P 17 0 1 2 0 0
1968 HOU P 43 0 1 11 1 0
1969 SDN P 13 0 0 4 0 0
1970 SDN P 53 0 2 8 1 1
1971 BAL P 28 0 1 3 0 0
1972 CAL P 7 0 0 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 161