Gus Dundon, baseball player, 1904-1906

Gus Dundon

Born: 7/10/1874 in Columbus, OH, USA

Died: 9/1/1940 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1904-04-14 | Final Game: 1906-10-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Augustus Joseph Dundon

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Biography

Gus Dundon was a professional baseball player born in 1874, whose career spanned from 1904 to 1906. A position player known for his speed and versatility on the field, Dundon played in a total of 247 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He amassed 168 hits with a batting average of .202, reflecting the challenges faced by many players in the early 20th century as the game was evolving and becoming more competitive. Dundon's career was marked by his ability to steal bases, as he recorded 37 stolen bases, showcasing his agility and base-running skills. Although he did not hit any home runs and finished with 62 RBIs, his contributions were significant during a time when the game was characterized by a strong emphasis on speed and defense rather than power hitting. Dundon played in a period that predated the lively ball era, where offense was often limited, making his achievements notable within the context of his time in baseball history. His tenure in the league helped pave the way for future generations of players who would further develop the art of base running and small ball tactics.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
247 833 77 168 17 6 0 62 37 64 80 0.202 0.265 0.236 0.502 -2610.2

Career AVG .202 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 18.5% below league average.

Career OBP .265 vs. league average .305 across their career seasons — 13.1% below league average.

Career SLG .236 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 26.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.502 vs. league average 0.625 across their career seasons — 19.7% 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
1904 CHW AL 108 373 40 85 9 3 0 36 19 30 33 0.228 .246 (-8%) .300 (-3%) .321 (-17%) .622 (-10%) -539.6
1905 CHW AL 106 364 30 70 7 3 0 22 14 23 34 0.192 .248 (-23%) .307 (-19%) .322 (-29%) .629 (-24%) -1516.5
1906 CHW AL 33 96 7 13 1 0 0 4 4 11 13 0.135 .247 (-45%) .307 (-27%) .315 (-54%) .622 (-41%) -554.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 221 220 450 637 31 52
3B 3 3 4 1 0 0
SS 22 18 44 70 8 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1904 CHA 2B 103 101 186 282 13 25
1904 CHA 3B 3 3 4 1 0 0
1904 CHA SS 2 2 4 6 0 1
1905 CHA 2B 100 100 211 303 9 22
1905 CHA SS 6 6 12 25 3 3
1906 CHA 2B 18 19 53 52 9 5
1906 CHA SS 14 10 28 39 5 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 225
Third Base 3
Shortstop 18