Duke Markham

Born: 12/14/1906 in Beech Springs, SC, USA

Died: 1/29/1939 in Winston-Salem, NC, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R

Full name: Melvin Markham

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Biography

Duke Markham, born in 1906, is an active player who currently showcases his talents as a position player in professional baseball. With a career that spans 19 games, Markham has made a significant impact at the plate, accumulating 13 hits, including 2 home runs and driving in 11 RBIs. His batting average stands at .271, reflecting his ability to contribute effectively to his team's offense. Additionally, he demonstrates speed on the bases with 1 stolen base to his name. Markham's ongoing career comes during a dynamic period in baseball, as he continues to navigate the challenges and opportunities of the modern game. His performances highlight the importance of versatility and skill among position players, as he remains a vital asset to his team. With each game, Duke Markham adds to his legacy, proving that he can compete at a high level and maintain relevance in the ever-evolving landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
19	48	8	13	2	0	2	11	1	4	0	0.271	0.327	0.438	0.764	0.0

Career AVG .271 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .327 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 5.6% below league average.

Career SLG .438 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — +8.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.764 vs. league average 0.748 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
1935	ND	NN2	11	26	6	8	2	0	2	8	0	2	0	0.308	—	—	—	—	0.0
1936	NE	NN2	8	22	2	5	0	0	0	3	1	2	0	0.227	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
OF	15	13	24	3	4	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1935	ND	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1935	ND	OF	8	7	9	2	3	1
1936	NE	OF	7	6	15	1	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	1
Left Field	8
Center Field	4
Right Field	3