Jean Dubuc
Born: 9/15/1888 in St. Johnsbury, VT, USA
Died: 8/28/1958 in Fort Myers, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1908-06-25 | Final Game: 1919-09-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Jean Joseph Octave Dubuc
Biography
Jean Dubuc was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1908 to 1919. Born in 1888, Dubuc's career spanned the early 20th century, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive style of play. He played for several teams during his career, showcasing his talents on the mound with a record of 85-76 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.04. Dubuc was known for his competitive spirit and strategic approach to pitching, which contributed to his ability to accumulate 438 strikeouts and 13 saves throughout his time in the league.
Dubuc's influence extended beyond his on-field performance; he was part of a generation of players who helped shape the evolving landscape of baseball during a time when the game was gaining increased popularity and professionalization. His contributions to the sport have been recognized by historians, who appreciate the skill and determination he exhibited throughout his career. As a pitcher, Dubuc exemplified the grit and perseverance that defined many players of his era, leaving a lasting legacy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | 76 | 256 | 150 | 101 | 12 | 13 | 1444.3 | 1290 | 488 | 20 | 577 | 438 | 3.04 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | CIN | NL | 5 | 6 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 85.3 | 62 | 26 | 41 | 32 | 2.74 | -1974.0 |
| 1909 | CIN | NL | 2 | 5 | 19 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 71.3 | 72 | 29 | 46 | 19 | 3.66 | -2280.3 |
| 1912 | DET | AL | 17 | 10 | 37 | 26 | 23 | 2 | 3 | 250.0 | 217 | 77 | 109 | 97 | 2.77 | -1344.0 |
| 1913 | DET | AL | 15 | 14 | 36 | 28 | 22 | 1 | 2 | 242.7 | 228 | 78 | 91 | 73 | 2.89 | -1076.4 |
| 1914 | DET | AL | 13 | 14 | 36 | 27 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 224.0 | 216 | 86 | 76 | 70 | 3.46 | -1040.4 |
| 1915 | DET | AL | 17 | 12 | 39 | 33 | 22 | 5 | 2 | 258.0 | 231 | 92 | 88 | 74 | 3.21 | -2572.8 |
| 1916 | DET | AL | 10 | 10 | 36 | 16 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 170.3 | 134 | 56 | 84 | 40 | 2.96 | -3415.5 |
| 1918 | BOS | AL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10.7 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 4.22 | -508.6 |
| 1919 | NY1 | NL | 6 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 132.0 | 119 | 39 | 37 | 32 | 2.66 | -747.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 367 | 652 | 57 | 150 | 23 | 10 | 4 | 56 | 2 | 30 | 75 | 0.230 | 0.266 | 0.314 | 0.580 | -834.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | CIN | NL | 15 | 29 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.138 | 0.0 |
| 1909 | CIN | NL | 19 | 18 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1912 | DET | AL | 40 | 108 | 16 | 29 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.269 | -80.6 |
| 1913 | DET | AL | 68 | 135 | 17 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 0.267 | -84.9 |
| 1914 | DET | AL | 71 | 124 | 9 | 28 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 0.226 | -215.9 |
| 1915 | DET | AL | 60 | 112 | 7 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 15 | 0.205 | -430.7 |
| 1916 | DET | AL | 52 | 78 | 3 | 20 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 0.256 | -22.1 |
| 1918 | BOS | AL | 5 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1919 | NY1 | NL | 37 | 42 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | WS | BOS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| P | 256 | 14 | 79 | 537 | 31 | 23 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | CIN | P | 15 | 9 | 7 | 26 | 2 | 0 |
| 1909 | CIN | P | 19 | 5 | 4 | 23 | 5 | 0 |
| 1912 | DET | P | 37 | 0 | 12 | 91 | 3 | 5 |
| 1912 | DET | OF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913 | DET | P | 36 | 0 | 16 | 107 | 6 | 7 |
| 1913 | DET | OF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1914 | DET | P | 36 | 0 | 14 | 83 | 6 | 3 |
| 1915 | DET | P | 39 | 0 | 9 | 86 | 3 | 2 |
| 1916 | DET | P | 36 | 0 | 7 | 73 | 4 | 5 |
| 1918 | BOS | P | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919 | NY1 | P | 36 | 0 | 8 | 46 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 257 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame | South Bend | IN | 1907, 1908 |
| St. Michael's College | Colchester | VT | 1906 |