Duane Pillette

Born: 7/24/1922 in Detroit, MI, USA

Died: 5/6/2011 in San Jose, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1949-07-19 | Final Game: 1956-09-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Duane Xavier Pillette

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Biography

Duane Pillette, born in 1922, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1949 to 1956. He played during a transformative era in Major League Baseball, marked by the gradual integration of the sport and the evolution of pitching techniques. Pillette was known for his ability to deliver a solid performance on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 38 wins and 66 losses, an earned run average (ERA) of 4.4, and a total of 305 strikeouts. Despite not achieving the stardom of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the game were significant, particularly in the context of the post-war expansion of Major League Baseball. Throughout his time in the league, Pillette showcased a competitive spirit and determination, exemplifying the resilience of players during a period of significant change. With two saves to his name, he demonstrated versatility as a pitcher, contributing not only as a starter but also in relief situations. Pillette's career serves as a reminder of the many athletes who played pivotal roles in shaping the game, often overshadowed in the larger narrative of baseball history. His legacy lives on, reflecting the dedication and passion of a generation of players who laid the groundwork for future stars.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
38	66	188	119	34	4	2	904.0	985	442	67	391	305	4.40	0

Career ERA 4.40 vs. league average 4.03 across their career seasons — 9.3% 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
1949	NYY	AL	2	4	12	3	2	0	0	37.3	43	18	19	9	4.34	4.12 (-5%)	-
1950	NYY	AL	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	7.0	9	1	3	4	1.29	—	-
1950	SLA	AL	3	5	24	7	1	0	2	73.7	104	58	44	18	7.09	4.36 (-63%)	-1251.2
1951	SLA	AL	6	14	35	24	6	1	0	191.0	205	106	115	65	4.99	4.04 (-24%)	-2966.0
1952	SLA	AL	10	13	30	30	9	1	0	205.3	222	82	55	62	3.59	3.70 (+3%)	663.3
1953	SLA	AL	7	13	31	25	5	1	0	166.7	181	83	62	58	4.48	4.14 (-8%)	-681.4
1954	BAL	AL	10	14	25	25	11	1	0	179.0	158	62	67	66	3.12	3.90 (+20%)	2060.9
1955	BAL	AL	0	3	7	5	0	0	0	20.7	31	15	14	13	6.53	4.00 (-63%)	444.4
1956	PHI	NL	0	0	20	0	0	0	0	23.3	32	17	12	10	6.56	3.96 (-65%)	-120.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
202	271	21	38	5	0	1	15	0	25	70	0.140	0.215	0.170	0.385	-1759.1

Career AVG .140 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 46.2% below league average.

Career OBP .215 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 36.0% below league average.

Career SLG .170 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 56.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.385 vs. league average 0.726 across their career seasons — 47.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1949	NYY	AL	12	11	0	0	0	0	0	2	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1950	NYY	AL	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1950	SLA	AL	27	22	2	3	1	0	0	2	5	0.136	—	—	—	—	0.0
1951	SLA	AL	41	59	3	8	0	0	1	6	12	0.136	.260 (-48%)	.336 (-36%)	.385 (-65%)	.721 (-51%)	-516.4
1952	SLA	AL	35	66	7	12	2	0	7	4	15	0.182	.252 (-28%)	.326 (-27%)	.369 (-43%)	.696 (-35%)	-382.1
1953	SLA	AL	31	53	4	7	1	1	4	5	16	0.132	.264 (-50%)	.335 (-38%)	.397 (-48%)	.733 (-43%)	-400.4
1954	BAL	AL	25	53	5	7	1	0	3	5	18	0.132	.261 (-49%)	.333 (-39%)	.390 (-61%)	.723 (-51%)	-460.2
1955	BAL	AL	7	6	0	1	0	0	0	1	2	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1956	PHI	NL	20	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0