Don Durham

Born: 3/21/1949 in Yosemite, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1972-07-16 | Final Game: 1973-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Donald Gary Durham

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Biography

Don Durham was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1972 to 1973. Born in 1949, Durham made his mark during a transitional period in baseball characterized by a growing emphasis on power hitting and the evolving strategies of the game. Over the course of his brief career, he compiled a record of 2 wins and 11 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.83. His ability to strike out batters was evidenced by his total of 58 strikeouts, while he also recorded 1 save. Durham's playing style reflected the challenges faced by pitchers of his era, as they navigated the balance between traditional pitching techniques and the increasing demands for higher velocity and strikeout capabilities. Despite his struggles on the mound, he contributed to the teams he played for with his competitive spirit and determination. While his stint in the majors was short-lived, Don Durham's journey through professional baseball serves as a reminder of the countless players who shaped the game during the early 1970s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	11	25	12	1	0	1	88.0	91	57	8	45	58	5.83	0

Career ERA 5.83 vs. league average 3.51 across their career seasons — 66.1% 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
1972	STL	NL	2	7	10	8	1	0	0	47.7	42	23	22	35	4.34	3.26 (-33%)	-
1973	TEX	AL	0	4	15	4	0	0	1	40.3	49	34	23	23	7.59	3.75 (-103%)	-1749.2

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
30	14	3	7	0	0	2	4	0	0	4	0.500	0.500	0.929	1.429	0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — +99.5% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — +57.2% above league average.

Career SLG .929 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — +153.3% above league average.

Career OPS 1.429 vs. league average 0.685 across their career seasons — +108.6% above 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
1972	STL	NL	14	14	3	7	0	0	2	4	0	0	4	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
1973	TEX	AL	16	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	25	12	5	6	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1972	SLN	P	10	8	1	4	0	0
1973	TEX	P	15	4	4	2	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	25

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Western Kentucky University	Bowling Green	KY	1968, 1969, 1970