German Duran, baseball player, 2008-2008

German Duran

Born: 8/3/1984 in Zacatecas, Zacatecas, México

MLB Debut: 2008-04-17 | Final Game: 2008-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs

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Biography

German Duran, born in 1984, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 2008. Primarily serving as a position player, Duran played in a total of 60 games during his time in the league. He made his mark with a batting average of .231, accumulating 33 hits, including 3 home runs and 16 runs batted in. Known for his versatility on the field, Duran also contributed with a single stolen base, demonstrating his ability to add speed to his game. Duran's career, though short-lived, occurred during a transitional period in baseball characterized by a blend of traditional playing styles and the increasing emphasis on power hitting. While he may not have achieved the same level of prominence as some of his contemporaries, Duran's journey through the ranks reflects the challenges faced by many players attempting to establish themselves in a competitive environment. His contributions to the teams he played for, albeit limited, remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
60 143 22 33 6 1 3 16 1 7 32 0.231 0.275 0.350 0.624 -461.1

Career AVG .231 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 12.5% below league average.

Career OBP .275 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 17.6% below league average.

Career SLG .350 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — 16.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.624 vs. league average 0.749 across their career seasons — 16.7% 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
2008 TEX AL 60 143 22 33 6 1 3 16 1 7 32 0.231 .263 (-13%) .333 (-18%) .416 (-16%) .749 (-17%) -461.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 17 9 24 22 0 3
3B 30 25 13 45 5 2
OF 7 3 11 0 0 0
SS 2 1 2 6 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2008 TEX 2B 17 9 24 22 0 3
2008 TEX 3B 30 25 13 45 5 2
2008 TEX OF 7 3 11 0 0 0
2008 TEX SS 2 1 2 6 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 17
Third Base 30
Shortstop 2
Left Field 6
Right Field 2
Designated Hitter 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Texas Christian University Fort Worth TX 2004
Weatherford College Weatherford TX 2005