Jim Duncan, baseball player, 1899-1899

Jim Duncan

Born: 7/1/1871 in Saltsburg, PA, USA

Died: 10/16/1901 in Foxburg, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1899-07-18 | Final Game: 1899-10-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 140 lbs

Full name: James William Duncan

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Biography

Jim Duncan was an American professional baseball player born in 1871, whose career spanned from 1899 to 1907. He played primarily as a position player during the late 19th century, a period characterized by the early evolution of modern baseball. Duncan was known for his solid hitting capabilities, finishing his career with 35 hits in 46 games and achieving a batting average of .23. His power at the plate was highlighted by 2 home runs and he contributed 14 RBIs to his teams. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the basepaths with 1 stolen base. Duncan's career unfolded during an era when baseball was transitioning from the deadball style, which emphasized strategy and finesse, to a more power-focused game. Although his playing time was limited, Duncan's contributions to the teams he played for were significant, reflecting the competitive spirit of the time. His brief but notable presence in Major League Baseball provides a glimpse into the rich tapestry of the sport's history at the turn of the century.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
46 152 14 35 4 3 2 14 1 8 6 0.230 0.269 0.336 0.604 -426.2

Career AVG .230 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 18.5% below league average.

Career OBP .269 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 21.7% below league average.

Career SLG .336 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 8.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.604 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — 14.9% 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
1899 WAS NL 15 47 5 11 2 0 0 5 1 4 3 0.234 — — — — -148.0
1899 CL4 NL 31 105 9 24 2 3 2 9 0 4 3 0.229 .282 (-19%) .343 (-25%) .366 (-1%) .710 (-13%) -148.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 17 0 164 6 5 13
C 28 0 69 35 11 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1899 WAS C 14 0 44 19 4 0
1899 CL4 1B 17 0 164 6 5 13
1899 CL4 C 14 0 25 16 7 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 28
First Base 17