Shelley Duncan, baseball player, 2007-2013

Shelley Duncan

Born: 9/29/1979 in Tucson, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 2007-07-20 | Final Game: 2013-04-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: David Shelley Duncan

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Biography

Shelley Duncan was a professional baseball player born in 1979, whose career spanned from 2007 to 2013. He played primarily as a position player and became known for his power-hitting capabilities during his time in Major League Baseball. Over the course of 330 games, Duncan recorded 200 hits, including 43 home runs, and drove in 144 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively to his teams. His career batting average settled at .226, and he added 2 stolen bases to his overall stats. Duncan emerged during an era characterized by a heightened emphasis on power hitting, which made his home run production particularly valuable. He played for several teams, including the New York Yankees and the Tampa Bay Rays, and was recognized for his versatility and tenacity on the field. While his offensive numbers may not have placed him among the elite sluggers of his time, Duncan's contributions were significant in supporting team dynamics and providing pop in the lineup. His journey through professional baseball reflects the challenges and opportunities faced by players in the highly competitive landscape of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
330 885 117 200 42 0 43 144 2 97 243 0.226 0.305 0.419 0.724 16.7

Career AVG .226 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 12.8% below league average.

Career OBP .305 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 6.5% below league average.

Career SLG .419 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.724 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — near 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
2007 NYY AL 34 74 16 19 1 0 7 17 0 8 20 0.257 .268 (-4%) .335 (-2%) .422 (+31%) .758 (+16%) 206.9
2008 NYY AL 23 57 7 10 3 0 1 6 0 7 13 0.175 .263 (-33%) .333 (-21%) .416 (-33%) .749 (-28%) -279.0
2009 NYY AL 11 15 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 0.200 — — — — 0.0
2010 CLE AL 85 229 29 53 10 0 11 36 1 26 76 0.231 .257 (-10%) .325 (-3%) .402 (+4%) .728 (+1%) 58.1
2011 CLE AL 76 223 29 58 17 0 11 47 0 19 56 0.260 .255 (+2%) .320 (+1%) .399 (+21%) .719 (+12%) 449.8
2012 CLE AL 81 232 29 47 10 0 11 31 1 28 59 0.203 .254 (-20%) .318 (-10%) .405 (-4%) .724 (-7%) -303.7
2013 TBR AL 20 55 6 10 1 0 2 6 0 9 14 0.182 .253 (-28%) .317 (-7%) .396 (-22%) .714 (-15%) -115.5

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 4 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.500

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2007 ALDS2 NYA 3 4 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.500

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 41 24 196 15 4 21
OF 168 140 235 15 3 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2007 NYA 1B 9 2 24 3 0 6
2007 NYA OF 12 4 14 2 0 1
2008 NYA 1B 16 12 98 5 3 8
2008 NYA OF 4 3 4 0 0 0
2009 NYA OF 8 2 5 0 0 0
2010 CLE 1B 4 2 15 0 0 1
2010 CLE OF 48 43 75 7 0 1
2011 CLE 1B 7 7 44 6 1 4
2011 CLE OF 39 36 59 2 1 0
2012 CLE 1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
2012 CLE OF 57 52 78 4 2 0
2013 TBA 1B 4 1 14 1 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 41
Left Field 139
Right Field 32
Designated Hitter 90

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2012 CLE AL $500,000
2011 CLE AL $500,000
2008 NYA AL $398,300
Total Career Earnings $1,398,300

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Arizona Tucson AZ 1999, 2000, 2001