Pat Duncan

Born: 10/6/1893 in Coalton, OH, USA

Died: 7/17/1960 in Jackson, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1915-07-16 | Final Game: 1924-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Louis Baird Duncan

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Biography

Pat Duncan, born in 1893, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball whose career spanned from 1915 to 1924. Over the course of 727 games, he established himself as a consistent offensive threat, amassing 827 hits and achieving a commendable batting average of .307. Known for his power and run production, Duncan hit 23 home runs and drove in 374 RBIs, while also showcasing his speed on the bases with 55 stolen bases. His ability to perform in high-pressure situations made him a valuable asset to his teams. Duncan played during a transformative era in baseball, just before the onset of the "live ball" era, when offensive statistics began to rise significantly. His contributions on the field were characterized by a blend of contact hitting and base-running agility, which made him a well-rounded player in the early 20th century. Though he played in a time when the game was evolving, Duncan's career achievements solidified his place in baseball history as a skilled player who left a lasting impact on the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
727	2695	361	827	137	50	23	374	55	184	164	0.307	0.355	0.420	0.775	3368.0

Career AVG .307 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — +11.7% above league average.

Career OBP .355 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — +5.4% above league average.

Career SLG .420 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — +12.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.775 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — +9.1% above 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
1915	PIT	NL	3	5	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1919	CIN	NL	31	90	9	22	3	3	2	17	2	8	7	0.244	.262 (-7%)	.322 (-5%)	.347 (+18%)	.670 (+7%)	68.3
1920	CIN	NL	154	576	75	170	16	11	2	83	18	42	42	0.295	.271 (+9%)	.331 (+6%)	.363 (+2%)	.694 (+4%)	483.6
1921	CIN	NL	145	532	57	164	27	10	2	60	7	44	33	0.308	.286 (+8%)	.344 (+6%)	.395 (+3%)	.739 (+5%)	557.5
1922	CIN	NL	151	607	94	199	44	12	8	94	12	40	31	0.328	.285 (+15%)	.345 (+7%)	.397 (+21%)	.743 (+14%)	1659.3
1923	CIN	NL	147	566	92	185	26	8	7	83	15	30	27	0.327	.282 (+16%)	.344 (+5%)	.390 (+12%)	.734 (+9%)	958.7
1924	CIN	NL	96	319	34	86	21	6	2	37	1	20	23	0.270	.283 (-5%)	.345 (-9%)	.389 (+1%)	.734 (-4%)	-359.5