Duane Josephson

Born: 6/3/1942 in New Hampton, IA, USA

Died: 1/30/1997 in New Hampton, IA, USA

MLB Debut: 1965-09-15 | Final Game: 1972-07-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Duane Charles Josephson

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Biography

Duane Josephson, born in 1942, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 1965 and 1972. Primarily known as a position player, Josephson played a total of 470 games throughout his career, during which he recorded 388 hits and achieved a batting average of .258. He demonstrated a blend of power and consistency at the plate, hitting 23 home runs and driving in 164 runs, while also showcasing his speed with 4 stolen bases. His notable performance earned him an All-Star selection during his career, highlighting his status among the talented players of his era. Josephson's career unfolded during a transformative time in baseball, with the game evolving significantly in terms of player development and strategy. While he played primarily as a catcher and outfielder, he contributed to his teams with a well-rounded skill set that included both hitting and defensive capabilities. His contributions on the field, coupled with his resilience and adaptability, left a lasting impact on the teams he represented, as he navigated the competitive landscape of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Josephson retired from professional baseball in 1972, leaving behind a legacy as a versatile player who made his mark in the major leagues.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
470	1505	147	388	58	12	23	164	4	92	174	0.258	0.303	0.358	0.661	-512.9

Career AVG .258 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .303 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .358 vs. league average .365 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.661 vs. league average 0.678 across their career seasons — near 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
1965	CHW	AL	4	9	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	4	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0
1966	CHW	AL	11	38	3	9	1	0	0	3	0	3	3	0.237	—	—	—	—	0.0
1967	CHW	AL	62	189	11	45	5	1	1	9	0	6	24	0.238	.242 (-2%)	.306 (-15%)	.357 (-19%)	.663 (-17%)	-541.5
1968	CHW	AL	128	434	35	107	16	6	6	45	2	18	52	0.247	.236 (+4%)	.298 (-5%)	.340 (+4%)	.638 (avg)	-173.3
1969	CHW	AL	52	162	19	39	6	2	1	20	0	13	17	0.241	.248 (-3%)	.320 (-7%)	.369 (-13%)	.689 (-10%)	-318.1
1970	CHW	AL	96	285	28	90	12	1	4	41	0	24	28	0.316	.253 (+24%)	.325 (+14%)	.385 (+6%)	.711 (+9%)	519.0
1971	BOS	AL	91	306	38	75	14	1	10	39	2	22	35	0.245	.249 (-2%)	.316 (-7%)	.365 (+8%)	.682 (+1%)	-29.3
1972	BOS	AL	26	82	11	22	4	1	1	7	0	4	11	0.268	.243 (+10%)	.310 (avg)	.353 (+7%)	.664 (+4%)	30.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	16	15	137	9	3	8
C	420	386	2109	216	25	32

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1965	CHA	C	4	3	21	1	0	0
1966	CHA	C	11	11	66	8	2	1
1967	CHA	C	59	53	292	24	0	3
1968	CHA	C	122	113	641	86	7	15
1969	CHA	C	47	41	227	27	4	1
1970	CHA	C	84	73	353	38	6	7
1971	BOS	C	87	86	491	32	6	5
1972	BOS	1B	16	15	137	9	3	8
1972	BOS	C	6	6	18	0	0	0