Cecil Duff
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1922)
Cecil Duff was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1922 for the Chicago White Sox. Across 3 career appearances, he went 1-1 with a 4.97 ERA and 7 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 112.0.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 175 lb
- Died
- 11/10/1969 in Bend, OR, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1922-09-05
- Last Game
- 1922-09-21
Full name: Cecil Elba Duff
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | CHA | AL | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.2 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 4.97 | 4.18 (-19%) | 112.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.2 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 4.97 | — | 112 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .400 | .400 | .400 | .800 | 0 |
Career AVG .400 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — +40.1% above league average.
Career OBP .400 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — +15.6% above league average.
Career SLG .400 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .800 vs. league average .743 across their career seasons — +7.6% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | CHA | AL | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .400 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .400 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .400 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 12.2 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 4.97 |
Last 3 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922-09-21 | CHW | PHA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1922-09-12 | CHW | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922-09-05 | CHW | DET | W | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Last 3 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922-09-21 | CHW | PHA | — | 4.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 1922-09-12 | CHW | CLE | L | 2.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1922-09-05 | CHW | DET | W | 6.2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |
Cecil Duff: the record in brief
Cecil Duff played a first major league game on September 5, 1922 and a last one on September 21, 1922. Every season row on the page belongs to the Chicago White Sox, in 1922. Born on November 20, 1896, in Radersburg, MT, USA, Duff is listed as a pitcher and hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Duff's listed size is 6'1" and 175 pounds. Duff's death is recorded on November 10, 1969, in Bend, OR, USA. The given name on file is Cecil Elba Duff.
The pitching table credits Duff with a 1-1 record and a 4.97 ERA in 3 games. The totals include 7 strikeouts. The league ERA over Duff's seasons was 4.18, so the 4.97 figure ran 19.0% worse than average. All of that pitching came in 1922, with 3 games and 7 strikeouts. Duff's career Pitcher PIV, which scores run prevention against each season's league, is 112.0.
Every defensive appearance on record for Duff, 3 games, came at pitcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cecil Duff
- Was Cecil Duff a pitcher?
- Yes. Cecil Duff pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 7 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Cecil Duff hit?
- Cecil Duff hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Cecil Duff play for?
- Cecil Duff played for one team, the Chicago White Sox (1922).
- What were Cecil Duff's career stats?
- In 3 games, Cecil Duff went 1-1 with a 4.97 ERA, 7 strikeouts, and 12.2 innings pitched.
- What position did Cecil Duff play?
- Cecil Duff played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Cecil Duff and how much did he weigh?
- Cecil Duff was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 175 pounds.
- What was Cecil Duff's career ERA?
- Cecil Duff finished with a 4.97 career ERA, going 1-1 with 7 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Cecil Duff have?
- Cecil Duff recorded 7 career strikeouts.
- Is Cecil Duff in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Cecil Duff has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.