Dan Duran, baseball player, 1981-1981

Dan Duran

Born: 3/16/1954 in Palo Alto, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1981-04-17 | Final Game: 1981-06-10

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Daniel James Duran

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Biography

Dan Duran was a professional baseball player born in 1954, whose career spanned a brief period from April 17, 1981, to June 10, 1981. Primarily serving as a position player, Duran played in 13 games at the major league level. During this time, he recorded 4 hits, resulting in a batting average of 0.25. Although he did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs, Duran's presence on the field contributed to a competitive era in baseball marked by the transition from the post-Expansion era into a more dynamic style of play. Duran's career, although short, reflected the challenges many players faced during the early 1980s as teams began to prioritize power hitting and speed on the bases. With zero stolen bases to his name, he was not known for his speed, but his ability to get on base was a testament to his skill as a contact hitter. While he may not have achieved extensive statistical milestones, Duran's journey through Major League Baseball during a time of evolving player roles and strategies added to the rich tapestry of the sport’s history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
13 16 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.250 0.294 0.250 0.544 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .294 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 8.1% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 32.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.544 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — 21.0% 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
1981 TEX AL 13 16 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
OF 7 3 6 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1981 TEX 1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1981 TEX OF 7 3 6 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Left Field 7

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Foothill College Los Altos Hills CA 1973