Rob Ducey, baseball player, 1987-2001

Rob Ducey

Born: 5/24/1965 in Toronto, ON, CAN

MLB Debut: 1987-05-01 | Final Game: 2001-07-22

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Robert Thomas Ducey

Biography

Rob Ducey was a professional baseball player who enjoyed a career spanning from 1987 to 2001. Born in 1965, Ducey played primarily as an outfielder and designated hitter, participating in 703 games over his tenure in Major League Baseball. He was known for his versatile playing style, which allowed him to contribute both offensively and defensively to his teams. Ducey recorded 309 hits, including 31 home runs and 146 runs batted in, while maintaining a career batting average of .242. His speed on the basepaths was evident as he accumulated 22 stolen bases throughout his career. Ducey played during an era of significant change in baseball, witnessing the evolution of the game from the late 1980s through the early 2000s. He was part of a generation that saw the rise of power hitting and the increasing importance of specialized roles within teams. His contributions were particularly valued by the clubs he played for, including the Toronto Blue Jays and the Texas Rangers, where he showcased his ability to perform in various roles. Although not a household name, Ducey’s resilience and adaptability left a mark in the league, and he remains a respected figure among baseball enthusiasts.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
703 1279 190 309 78 13 31 146 22 166 346 0.242 0.331 0.396 0.726 -8.8

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 5 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0.400

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1997 ALDS2 SEA 2 4 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0.500
1991 ALCS TOR 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 464 285 661 18 17 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 238
Center Field 89
Right Field 159
Designated Hitter 20

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2001 PHI NL $500,000
2000 PHI NL $500,000
1999 PHI NL $400,000
1998 SEA AL $375,000
1997 SEA AL $200,000
1994 TEX AL $275,000
1992 TOR AL $200,000
1991 TOR AL $150,000
1989 TOR AL $84,000
Total Career Earnings $2,684,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Seminole Community College Sanford FL 1984