Elijah Dukes
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2007-2009)
Elijah Dukes was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2009 for the Tampa Bay Rays and the Washington Nationals, a span of 3 seasons. In 240 career games, he hit .242 with 199 hits, 31 home runs, and 123 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 646.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 225 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2007-04-02
- Last Game
- 2009-10-04
Full name: Elijah David Dukes
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 240 | 824 | 113 | 199 | 39 | 8 | 31 | 123 | 18 | 129 | 197 | .242 | .349 | .421 | .771 | 646 |
Career AVG .242 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 8.8% below league average.
Career OBP .349 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .421 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .771 vs. league average .753 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | TBA | AL | 52 | 184 | 27 | 35 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 21 | 2 | 33 | 44 | .190 | .268 (-29%) | .335 (-5%) | .422 (-7%) | .758 (-6%) | -163.7 |
| 2008 | WAS | NL | 81 | 276 | 48 | 73 | 16 | 2 | 13 | 44 | 13 | 50 | 79 | .264 | .263 (avg) | .333 (+16%) | .416 (+15%) | .749 (+15%) | 950.0 |
| 2009 | WAS | NL | 107 | 364 | 38 | 91 | 20 | 4 | 8 | 58 | 3 | 46 | 74 | .250 | .262 (-5%) | .332 (+1%) | .417 (-6%) | .750 (-3%) | -140.2 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 240 | 824 | 113 | 199 | 39 | 8 | 31 | 123 | 18 | 129 | 197 | .242 | — | — | — | — | 646 | ||
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
View full game log (240 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 126 | 423 | 68 | 105 | 17 | 61 | .248 |
| Away | 114 | 401 | 45 | 94 | 14 | 62 | .234 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10-04 | WAS | ATL | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2009-10-03 | WAS | ATL | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2009-10-02 | WAS | ATL | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009-09-30 | WAS | NYN | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009-09-29 | WAS | NYN | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-28 | WAS | NYN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-27 | WAS | ATL | L | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009-09-26 | WAS | ATL | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009-09-24 | WAS | LAD | L | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2009-09-23 | WAS | LAD | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 18 |
| Center Field | 74 |
| Right Field | 135 |
| Designated Hitter | 9 |
Salary History
Elijah Dukes's recorded salaries total $1,188,000 over 3 seasons, 2007 to 2009. Dukes's career, 2007 to 2009, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | WAS | NL | $415,500 |
| 2008 | WAS | NL | $392,500 |
| 2007 | TBA | AL | $380,000 |
| Total recorded salary | $1,188,000 | ||
Elijah Dukes: the record in brief
According to the bio, Elijah Dukes debuted on April 2, 2007 and played a final game on October 4, 2009. By club, Dukes's seasons break down as the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2007) and the Washington Nationals (2008 through 2009). Dukes, born on June 26, 1984, in Homestead, FL, USA, is listed as an outfielder and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 6 feet, 2 inches and 225 pounds. Dukes's full given name, per the bio, is Elijah David Dukes.
In 240 games and 824 at bats, Dukes batted .242 with 199 hits; the totals also include 31 home runs and 123 RBI. Reaching base at a .349 clip and slugging .421, Dukes finished with a .771 OPS. Set against a .265 league average for the same years, Dukes's .242 average sits 8.8% below it. No season beat the 13 home runs Dukes hit in 2008. No season topped the 91 hits of 2009. The RBI column peaks at 58 in 2009.
Frequently Asked Questions about Elijah Dukes
- What years did Elijah Dukes play?
- Elijah Dukes played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2009.
- Was Elijah Dukes a pitcher?
- No. Elijah Dukes was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Elijah Dukes hit?
- Elijah Dukes hit 31 career home runs with 199 hits.
- What teams did Elijah Dukes play for?
- Elijah Dukes played for 2 teams: the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2007) and the Washington Nationals (2008–2009).
- What were Elijah Dukes's career stats?
- In 240 games, Elijah Dukes had 199 hits, 31 home runs, 123 RBI, 113 runs, and 18 stolen bases, with a .242 batting average.
- How much did Elijah Dukes earn in his career?
- Elijah Dukes's recorded salaries total $1,188,000 over 3 seasons, 2007 to 2009. Dukes's career, 2007 to 2009, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
- What was Elijah Dukes's salary?
- Elijah Dukes's last recorded salary was $415,500, in 2009. His highest recorded salary was $415,500, in 2009, and his lowest was $380,000, in 2007. The Salary History table lists each season from 2007 to 2009.
- What position did Elijah Dukes play?
- Elijah Dukes played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Elijah Dukes and how much did he weigh?
- Elijah Dukes was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 225 pounds.
- How many home runs did Elijah Dukes hit each season?
- Elijah Dukes's home runs by season: 10 in 2007, 13 in 2008, and 8 in 2009. His most in one season was 13, in 2008.
- What was Elijah Dukes's career batting average?
- Elijah Dukes batted .242 over his career, with 199 hits in 824 at bats.
- How many RBI did Elijah Dukes have?
- Elijah Dukes drove in 123 runs in his career.
- Is Elijah Dukes in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Elijah Dukes has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.