Jesse Duryea

Born: 9/7/1859 in Osage, IA, USA

Died: 8/19/1942 in Algona, IA, USA

MLB Debut: 1889-04-20 | Final Game: 1893-07-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: James Newton Duryea

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Biography

Jesse Duryea was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the late 19th century, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive style of play. Born in 1859, he had a career that spanned from 1889 to 1893. Over the course of his time in Major League Baseball, Duryea compiled a pitching record of 59 wins and 67 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.45. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded 416 strikeouts and also contributed with 3 saves during his tenure. Duryea was known for his competitive spirit on the mound and his strategic approach to pitching, which reflected the evolving nature of the game during his playing years. While his win-loss record may not have been stellar, his ERA indicates he was a reliable pitcher, able to keep opposing teams from scoring. As baseball was solidifying its place as America's pastime, players like Duryea helped lay the groundwork for future generations of pitchers, making his contributions significant in the annals of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
59	67	143	130	104	5	3	1088.0	1101	417	41	349	416	3.45	0

Career ERA 3.45 vs. league average 3.83 across their career seasons — 10.0% better 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
1889	CN2	AA	32	19	53	48	38	2	1	401.0	372	114	127	183	2.56	3.93 (+35%)	5250.3
1890	CIN	NL	16	12	33	32	29	2	0	274.0	270	89	60	108	2.92	3.88 (+25%)	3569.6
1891	CIN	NL	1	9	10	10	8	0	0	77.0	101	46	25	23	5.38	3.52 (-53%)	-641.0
1891	SL4	AA	1	1	3	3	2	0	0	24.0	19	9	10	13	3.38	3.52 (+4%)	501.4
1892	CIN	NL	2	5	9	7	5	0	0	68.0	55	27	26	21	3.57	3.28 (-9%)	-666.5
1892	WAS	NL	3	11	18	15	13	1	2	127.0	102	34	45	48	2.41	3.28 (+27%)	-930.3
1893	WAS	NL	4	10	17	15	9	0	0	117.0	182	98	56	20	7.54	4.66 (-62%)	-2704.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
144	428	66	86	13	5	1	37	17	40	93	0.201	0.289	0.262	0.551	-769.5

Career AVG .201 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 22.7% below league average.

Career OBP .289 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 13.7% below league average.

Career SLG .262 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 25.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.551 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — 19.7% 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
1889	CN2	AA	54	162	37	44	6	3	0	17	5	11	30	0.272	.263 (+3%)	.334 (-1%)	.357 (-3%)	.691 (-2%)	-77.0
1890	CIN	NL	33	99	13	15	1	1	1	6	9	19	21	0.152	.260 (-42%)	.336 (-6%)	.351 (-40%)	.687 (-23%)	-297.0
1891	CIN	NL	10	32	0	1	0	0	0	3	1	0	5	0.031	—	—	—	—	0.0
1891	SL4	AA	3	11	3	4	0	1	0	2	2	0	0	0.364	—	—	—	—	0.0
1892	CIN	NL	9	27	3	3	1	0	0	0	0	5	11	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0
1892	WAS	NL	18	50	4	6	1	0	0	3	0	2	17	0.120	.244 (-51%)	.316 (-37%)	.327 (-57%)	.644 (-47%)	0.0
1893	WAS	NL	17	47	6	13	4	0	0	6	0	3	9	0.277	—	—	—	—	-49.4