Chris Duncan, baseball player, 2005-2009

Chris Duncan

Born: 5/5/1981 in Tucson, AZ, USA

Died: 9/6/2019 in Tucson, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 2005-09-10 | Final Game: 2009-07-20

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Christopher Edwin Duncan

Biography

Chris Duncan was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2009. Born in 1981, Duncan made a significant impact during his relatively brief career, showcasing his talents primarily with the St. Louis Cardinals. Over the course of 389 games, he accumulated 295 hits, 55 home runs, and 175 runs batted in, while maintaining a batting average of .257. Duncan's power at the plate was evident, as he demonstrated an ability to drive in runs and contribute to his team's offensive efforts. Duncan's career was marked by his strong left-handed hitting and versatility in the outfield and at first base. He played a pivotal role during a competitive era in baseball, where teams were increasingly focused on power hitters. His accolades included being named Rookie of the Month, a testament to his promising start in the league. Despite facing challenges, including injuries that ultimately led to his early retirement in 2009, Duncan's contributions to the Cardinals and his impact on the game remain notable. His legacy is remembered by fans and historians as part of a dynamic period in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
389 1147 164 295 55 5 55 175 4 160 316 0.257 0.348 0.458 0.805 1603.1

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
10 22 3 3 1 0 1 2 4 7 0.136

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2006 NLCS SLN 5 8 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 2 0.125
2006 WS SLN 3 8 1 1 1 0 0 1 2 3 0.125
2006 NLDS2 SLN 2 6 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 2 0.167

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 51 26 249 20 2 23
OF 283 255 421 11 13 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 51
Left Field 259
Right Field 27
Designated Hitter 9

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2006 Player of the Week Week of 2006-08-19
2006 Rookie of the Month August

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2009 SLN NL $825,000
2008 SLN NL $439,000
2007 SLN NL $400,000
Total Career Earnings $1,664,000