Red Durrett

Born: 2/3/1921 in Sherman, TX, USA

Died: 1/17/1992 in Waxahachie, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1944-09-14 | Final Game: 1945-05-02

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Elmer Cable Durrett

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Biography

Red Durrett, born in 1921, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the major leagues during a brief career spanning from 1944 to 1945. Primarily a position player, Durrett's time in the big leagues was limited, as he appeared in just 19 games. During this period, he recorded 7 hits and achieved a home run, contributing a total of 1 RBI to his team's efforts. His batting average settled at .146, reflecting the challenges many players faced during the war years when talent pools were affected by the conflict. Durrett's career unfolded during a pivotal time in baseball history, known as the wartime era, when many stars were enlisted in the military, creating opportunities for younger and lesser-known players. While his stint in the major leagues was short-lived, Red Durrett remains a part of baseball's rich tapestry, representing the resilience of the sport during one of its most challenging periods. His contributions, though modest in statistical terms, reflect the dedication and passion of players who took the field during an era marked by uncertainty and sacrifice.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
19	48	5	7	1	0	1	1	0	10	13	0.146	0.293	0.229	0.522	0.0

Career AVG .146 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 44.2% below league average.

Career OBP .293 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 10.5% below league average.

Career SLG .229 vs. league average .356 across their career seasons — 35.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.522 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 23.6% 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
1944	BRO	NL	11	32	3	5	1	0	1	1	0	7	10	0.156	—	—	—	—	0.0
1945	BRO	NL	8	16	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	3	3	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	13	0	35	1	2	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1944	BRO	OF	9	0	27	1	2	1
1945	BRO	OF	4	0	8	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Center Field	9
Right Field	4