Jeff Duncan, baseball player, 2003-2004

Jeff Duncan

Born: 12/9/1978 in Harvey, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 2003-05-20 | Final Game: 2004-05-05

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Jeffrey Matthew Duncan

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Biography

Jeff Duncan, born in 1978, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2003 to 2004. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 69 games, showcasing a combination of speed and versatility on the field. Duncan collected 28 hits, including one home run, and drove in 11 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .182. Additionally, he demonstrated his base-running ability by stealing 7 bases, a notable achievement that highlighted his potential as a disruptive player on the bases. Duncan's time in the MLB coincided with a period marked by significant changes in the game, including the rise of more power-hitting players and evolving pitching strategies. Despite not having an extensive career, his contributions were felt in various roles, providing teams with depth and agility. Although Duncan may not be remembered among the game's greats, his journey through professional baseball reflects the challenges and opportunities faced by many players during this dynamic era in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
69 154 15 28 0 2 1 11 7 18 46 0.182 0.276 0.227 0.503 -689.1

Career AVG .182 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 31.4% below league average.

Career OBP .276 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 17.4% below league average.

Career SLG .227 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 46.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.503 vs. league average 0.759 across their career seasons — 33.7% 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
2003 NYN NL 56 139 13 27 0 2 1 10 4 17 41 0.194 .264 (-26%) .332 (-12%) .422 (-42%) .754 (-29%) -689.1
2004 NYN NL 13 15 2 1 0 0 0 1 3 1 5 0.067 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 56 43 143 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2003 NYN OF 52 41 136 0 0 0
2004 NYN OF 4 2 7 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 3
Center Field 54

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Arizona State University Tempe AZ 1999, 2000
Iowa State University Ames IA 1998