Dusty Rhodes

Born: 5/13/1927 in Mathews, AL, USA

Died: 6/17/2009 in Las Vegas, NV, USA

MLB Debut: 1952-07-13 | Final Game: 1959-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 178 lbs

Full name: James Lamar Rhodes

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Biography

Dusty Rhodes, born in 1927, was a prominent American professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1952 to 1959. Known primarily as a position player, Rhodes played in a total of 576 games during his tenure in Major League Baseball. He established himself as a reliable contributor at the plate, finishing his career with 296 hits and a respectable 0.253 batting average. His power was evident in his 54 home runs and 207 runs batted in, showcasing his ability to drive in runs and provide offensive support for his teams. Rhodes played during a transformative era in baseball, marked by an increasing emphasis on power hitting and the integration of diverse talents into the sport. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions were significant in a league that was evolving rapidly. He also demonstrated speed on the base paths, recording 3 stolen bases over his career. Dusty Rhodes remains a respected figure in the history of baseball, exemplifying the determination and skill of players during the mid-20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
576	1172	146	296	44	10	54	207	3	131	196	0.253	0.328	0.445	0.773	1419.7

Career AVG .253 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .328 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .445 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — +14.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.773 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — +7.4% above 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
1952	NY1	NL	67	176	34	44	8	1	10	36	1	23	33	0.250	.252 (-1%)	.326 (+4%)	.369 (+29%)	.696 (+17%)	516.8
1953	NY1	NL	76	163	18	38	7	0	11	30	0	10	28	0.233	.264 (-12%)	.335 (-17%)	.397 (+20%)	.733 (+3%)	12.4
1954	NY1	NL	82	164	31	56	7	3	15	50	1	18	25	0.341	.261 (+31%)	.333 (+23%)	.390 (+78%)	.723 (+53%)	1555.9
1955	NY1	NL	94	187	22	57	5	2	6	32	1	27	26	0.305	.258 (+18%)	.332 (+17%)	.393 (+14%)	.726 (+15%)	605.8
1956	NY1	NL	111	244	20	53	10	3	8	33	0	30	41	0.217	.258 (-16%)	.331 (-9%)	.397 (-4%)	.728 (-6%)	-346.2
1957	NY1	NL	92	190	20	39	5	1	4	19	0	18	34	0.205	.257 (-20%)	.323 (-15%)	.391 (-22%)	.715 (-19%)	-655.8
1959	SFG	NL	54	48	1	9	2	0	0	7	0	5	9	0.188	—	—	—	—	-269.2

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
3	6	2	4	0	0	2	7	1	2	0.667

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1954	WS	NY1	3	6	2	4	0	0	2	7	1	2	0.667

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	297	168	451	18	18	5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1952	NY1	OF	56	0	97	3	9	0
1953	NY1	OF	47	0	76	6	3	4
1954	NY1	OF	37	32	62	1	1	0
1955	NY1	OF	45	38	68	2	1	0
1956	NY1	OF	68	61	85	6	4	1
1957	NY1	OF	44	37	63	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	246
Center Field	5
Right Field	49

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
1954	Babe Ruth Award	OF

Award Voting History

Year	Award	League	Finish	Points Won	Points Max	Votes First
1954	Most Valuable Player	NL	26th	1.0	336	0