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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | TOR | AL | 34 | 48 | 12 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 0.188 | -190.1 |
| 1988 | TOR | AL | 27 | 54 | 15 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 0.315 | 99.2 |
| 1989 | TOR | AL | 41 | 76 | 5 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 25 | 0.211 | -228.6 |
| 1990 | TOR | AL | 19 | 53 | 7 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 0.302 | 108.6 |
| 1991 | TOR | AL | 39 | 68 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 26 | 0.235 | -81.1 |
| 1992 | LAA | AL | 31 | 59 | 4 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 0.237 | -166.8 |
| 1992 | TOR | AL | 23 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.048 | -166.8 |
| 1993 | TEX | AL | 27 | 85 | 15 | 24 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 10 | 17 | 0.282 | 178.2 |
| 1994 | TEX | AL | 11 | 29 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.172 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | SEA | AL | 76 | 143 | 25 | 41 | 15 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 31 | 0.287 | 179.8 |
| 1998 | SEA | AL | 97 | 217 | 30 | 52 | 18 | 2 | 5 | 23 | 4 | 23 | 61 | 0.240 | -25.6 |
| 1999 | PHI | NL | 104 | 188 | 29 | 49 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 33 | 2 | 38 | 57 | 0.261 | 412.3 |
| 2000 | PHI | NL | 70 | 106 | 16 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 20 | 1 | 20 | 36 | 0.189 | -143.4 |
| 2000 | PHI | NL | 42 | 46 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 11 | 0.217 | -143.4 |
| 2000 | TOR | AL | 5 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.154 | -143.4 |
| 2001 | WSN | NL | 27 | 46 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 14 | 0.239 | 66.1 |
| 2001 | PHI | NL | 30 | 27 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 0.222 | 66.1 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | TOR | OF | 28 | 10 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | TOR | OF | 26 | 15 | 35 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | TOR | OF | 35 | 22 | 56 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 1990 | TOR | OF | 19 | 18 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | TOR | OF | 24 | 13 | 32 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | CAL | OF | 20 | 16 | 32 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | TOR | OF | 13 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | TEX | OF | 26 | 24 | 51 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | TEX | OF | 10 | 8 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | SEA | OF | 69 | 32 | 66 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | SEA | OF | 83 | 52 | 127 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| 1999 | PHI | OF | 58 | 37 | 89 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | PHI | OF | 26 | 15 | 33 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | PHI | OF | 7 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | TOR | OF | 3 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | MON | OF | 14 | 10 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | PHI | OF | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 |