Bull Durham, baseball player, 1904-1909

Bull Durham

Born: 6/27/1877 in New Oxford, PA, USA

Died: 6/28/1960 in Bentley, KS, USA

MLB Debut: 1904-09-15 | Final Game: 1909-05-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10"

Full name: Louis Staub Durham

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Biography

Bull Durham, born in 1877, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1904 to 1909. Known for his time in the early 20th century, Durham played during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by the evolution of the pitching role and the increasing popularity of the sport. He made a modest impact in the major leagues, finishing his career with a record of 2-0 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.28. Over the course of his career, he recorded a total of 6 strikeouts and secured 1 save, showcasing his ability to contribute in critical moments despite limited opportunities on the mound. Durham's playing style reflected the era's emphasis on pitching finesse and control, as he navigated the challenges of a game that was rapidly changing with the introduction of new strategies and player styles. While his overall statistics may not place him among the more renowned pitchers of his time, his contributions to the game during his brief career illustrate the depth of talent that existed in the early days of professional baseball. Bull Durham remains a part of baseball history, remembered for his role in the development of the pitching craft during a pivotal era in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 0 9 2 1 0 1 29.0 37 17 0 12 6 5.28 0

Career ERA 5.28 vs. league average 2.52 across their career seasons — 109.1% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1904 BRO NL 2 0 2 2 1 0 0 11.0 10 4 5 1 3.27 2.66 (-23%) -259.4
1907 WSN AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 5.0 10 7 4 1 12.60 — -
1908 NY1 NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 2 2 1 2 9.00 — 0.0
1909 NY1 NL 0 0 4 0 0 0 1 11.0 15 4 2 2 3.27 2.55 (-29%) 34.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
9 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.143 0.143 0.143 0.286 0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 41.5% below league average.

Career OBP .143 vs. league average .303 across their career seasons — 52.8% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 54.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.286 vs. league average 0.615 across their career seasons — 53.5% 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 BRO NL 2 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1907 WSN AL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1908 NY1 NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1909 NY1 NL 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 9 2 0 6 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1904 BRO P 2 2 0 2 1 0
1907 WS1 P 2 0 0 1 0 0
1908 NY1 P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1909 NY1 P 4 0 0 3 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 9