Bernie Duffy
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1913)
Bernie Duffy was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1913 for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Across 3 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 5.56 ERA and 8 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 310.6.
- 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 180 lb
- Died
- 2/9/1962 in Abilene, TX, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1913-09-20
- Last Game
- 1913-09-27
Full name: Bernard Allen Duffy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.1 | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 5.56 | 3.07 (-81%) | 310.6 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.1 | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 5.56 | — | 311 | ||
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 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .250 | .250 | .250 | .500 | 0 |
Career AVG .250 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .250 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 23.1% below league average.
Career SLG .250 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 27.7% below league average.
Career OPS .500 vs. league average .671 across their career seasons — 25.5% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | PIT | NL | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 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 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .333 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 6.0 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 7.50 |
| Away | 1 | 5.1 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1.69 |
Last 3 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913-09-27 | PIT | STL | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913-09-25 | PIT | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913-09-20 | PIT | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Last 3 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913-09-27 | PIT | STL | — | 5.1 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1913-09-25 | PIT | CHC | — | 2.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1913-09-20 | PIT | BRO | — | 4.0 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |
Bernie Duffy: the record in brief
September 20, 1913 and September 27, 1913 bracket Bernie Duffy's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. All of the seasons listed were played for the Pittsburgh Pirates. At 5 feet, 11 inches and 180 pounds, Duffy is listed as a pitcher. The bio says Duffy threw and hit right-handed. The recorded birth is August 18, 1893, in Vinson, OK, USA. Duffy's death is recorded on February 9, 1962, in Abilene, TX, USA. The bio lists the given name Bernard Allen.
Duffy's career pitching line is 0 wins, 0 losses and a 5.56 ERA over 3 appearances. The totals include 8 strikeouts. The league ERA over Duffy's seasons was 3.07, so the 5.56 figure ran 81.3% worse than average. Duffy's only pitching season is 1913: 3 games, 8 strikeouts. By Pitcher PIV, Baseball Data Hub's measure of run prevention relative to each season's league, Duffy's career adds up to 310.6.
Duffy appears at one position only: pitcher, in 3 games.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bernie Duffy
- Was Bernie Duffy a pitcher?
- Yes. Bernie Duffy pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 8 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Bernie Duffy hit?
- Bernie Duffy hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Bernie Duffy play for?
- Bernie Duffy played for one team, the Pittsburgh Pirates (1913).
- What were Bernie Duffy's career stats?
- In 3 games, Bernie Duffy went 0-0 with a 5.56 ERA, 8 strikeouts, and 11.1 innings pitched.
- What position did Bernie Duffy play?
- Bernie Duffy played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bernie Duffy and how much did he weigh?
- Bernie Duffy was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 180 pounds.
- What was Bernie Duffy's career ERA?
- Bernie Duffy finished with a 5.56 career ERA, going 0-0 with 8 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Bernie Duffy have?
- Bernie Duffy recorded 8 career strikeouts.
- Is Bernie Duffy in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bernie Duffy has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.