Mariano Duncan
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1985-1997)
Mariano Duncan was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1985 to 1997 for 5 teams, including the Los Angeles Dodgers, a span of 13 seasons. In 1,279 career games, he hit .267 with 1,247 hits, 87 home runs, and 491 RBI. Mariano Duncan was an All-Star.
- 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 160 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1985-04-09
- Last Game
- 1997-09-17
- Awards
- All-Star
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,279 | 4,677 | 619 | 1,247 | 233 | 37 | 87 | 491 | 174 | 201 | 913 | .267 | .300 | .388 | .688 | -4,801 |
Career AVG .267 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .300 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 9.0% below league average.
Career SLG .388 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .688 vs. league average .731 across their career seasons — 5.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | LAN | NL | 142 | 562 | 74 | 137 | 24 | 6 | 6 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 113 | .244 | .257 (-5%) | .323 (-9%) | .390 (-13%) | .714 (-11%) | -1059.7 |
| 1986 | LAN | NL | 109 | 407 | 47 | 93 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 30 | 48 | 30 | 78 | .229 | .257 (-11%) | .325 (-13%) | .395 (-23%) | .720 (-18%) | -1148.6 |
| 1987 | LAN | NL | 76 | 261 | 31 | 56 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 18 | 11 | 17 | 62 | .215 | .262 (-18%) | .331 (-19%) | .415 (-23%) | .746 (-21%) | -918.4 |
| 1989 | LAN | NL | 49 | 84 | 9 | 21 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 15 | .250 | .254 (-2%) | .319 (-16%) | .375 (-11%) | .694 (-14%) | -194.2 |
| 1989 | CIN | NL | 45 | 174 | 23 | 43 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 36 | .247 | .254 (-3%) | .319 (-9%) | .375 (-2%) | .694 (-5%) | -194.2 |
| 1990 | CIN | NL | 125 | 435 | 67 | 133 | 22 | 11 | 10 | 55 | 13 | 24 | 67 | .306 | .257 (+19%) | .324 (+6%) | .385 (+23%) | .710 (+16%) | 1125.1 |
| 1991 | CIN | NL | 100 | 333 | 46 | 86 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 40 | 5 | 12 | 57 | .258 | .255 (+1%) | .323 (-11%) | .384 (+7%) | .708 (-1%) | -169.7 |
| 1992 | PHI | NL | 142 | 574 | 71 | 153 | 40 | 3 | 8 | 50 | 23 | 17 | 108 | .267 | .255 (+4%) | .322 (-10%) | .377 (+3%) | .699 (-3%) | -432.3 |
| 1993 | PHI | NL | 124 | 496 | 68 | 140 | 26 | 4 | 11 | 73 | 6 | 12 | 88 | .282 | .265 (+6%) | .332 (-9%) | .403 (+3%) | .735 (-2%) | -290.9 |
| 1994 | PHI | NL | 88 | 347 | 49 | 93 | 22 | 1 | 8 | 48 | 10 | 17 | 72 | .268 | .269 (-1%) | .338 (-10%) | .424 (-4%) | .763 (-7%) | -452.6 |
| 1995 | PHI | NL | 52 | 196 | 20 | 56 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 43 | .286 | .266 (+7%) | .337 (-16%) | .417 (-3%) | .755 (-9%) | -369.1 |
| 1995 | CIN | NL | 29 | 69 | 16 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 19 | .290 | .266 (+9%) | .337 (-3%) | .417 (+15%) | .755 (+7%) | -369.1 |
| 1996 | NYA | AL | 109 | 400 | 62 | 136 | 34 | 3 | 8 | 56 | 4 | 9 | 77 | .340 | .269 (+26%) | .340 (+3%) | .426 (+17%) | .767 (+11%) | 701.9 |
| 1997 | NYA | AL | 50 | 172 | 16 | 42 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 2 | 6 | 39 | .244 | .266 (-8%) | .336 (-20%) | .419 (-26%) | .756 (-24%) | -677.9 |
| 1997 | TOR | AL | 39 | 167 | 20 | 38 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 39 | .228 | .266 (-15%) | .336 (-21%) | .419 (-37%) | .756 (-30%) | -677.9 |
| Career · 15 seasons | 1,279 | 4,677 | 619 | 1,247 | 233 | 37 | 87 | 491 | 174 | 201 | 913 | .267 | — | — | — | — | -5,128 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | 152 | 14 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 37 | .243 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | ALCS | NYA | 4 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .200 |
| 1996 | ALDS2 | NYA | 4 | 16 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | .312 |
| 1996 | WS | NYA | 6 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .053 |
| 1995 | NLCS | CIN | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .000 |
| 1995 | NLDS2 | CIN | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .667 |
| 1993 | NLCS | PHI | 3 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .267 |
| 1993 | WS | PHI | 6 | 29 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | .345 |
| 1990 | NLCS | CIN | 6 | 20 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 8 | .300 |
| 1990 | WS | CIN | 4 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | .143 |
| 1985 | NLCS | LAN | 5 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | .222 |
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1279 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 624 | 2215 | 298 | 598 | 46 | 231 | .270 |
| Away | 655 | 2462 | 321 | 649 | 41 | 260 | .264 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-09-17 | TOR | BOS | L | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997-09-15 | TOR | SEA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997-09-13 | TOR | SEA | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997-09-12 | TOR | SEA | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-09-11 | TOR | OAK | L | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-09-10 | TOR | OAK | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997-09-09 | TOR | LAA | W | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997-09-08 | TOR | LAA | W | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997-09-07 | TOR | TEX | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 1997-09-05 | TOR | TEX | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 24 | 15 | 147 | 8 | 2 | 12 |
| 2B | 585 | 541 | 1099 | 1433 | 72 | 295 |
| 3B | 36 | 35 | 21 | 48 | 6 | 3 |
| OF | 94 | 76 | 154 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| SS | 540 | 473 | 742 | 1436 | 112 | 242 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | LAN | 2B | 19 | 16 | 50 | 44 | 3 | 7 |
| 1985 | LAN | SS | 123 | 120 | 174 | 386 | 27 | 57 |
| 1986 | LAN | SS | 106 | 106 | 172 | 317 | 25 | 46 |
| 1987 | LAN | 2B | 7 | 4 | 11 | 22 | 0 | 3 |
| 1987 | LAN | OF | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | LAN | SS | 67 | 62 | 90 | 191 | 21 | 37 |
| 1989 | LAN | 2B | 8 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 2 | 3 |
| 1989 | LAN | OF | 7 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | LAN | SS | 16 | 11 | 19 | 31 | 3 | 8 |
| 1989 | CIN | 2B | 5 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| 1989 | CIN | SS | 44 | 41 | 65 | 103 | 8 | 17 |
| 1990 | CIN | 2B | 115 | 108 | 245 | 287 | 15 | 51 |
| 1990 | CIN | OF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | CIN | SS | 12 | 5 | 16 | 16 | 3 | 4 |
| 1991 | CIN | 2B | 62 | 58 | 116 | 144 | 7 | 29 |
| 1991 | CIN | OF | 7 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | CIN | SS | 32 | 22 | 46 | 68 | 2 | 12 |
| 1992 | PHI | 2B | 52 | 50 | 94 | 126 | 7 | 27 |
| 1992 | PHI | 3B | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | PHI | OF | 65 | 58 | 123 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | PHI | SS | 42 | 26 | 37 | 80 | 5 | 16 |
| 1993 | PHI | 2B | 65 | 61 | 109 | 168 | 9 | 29 |
| 1993 | PHI | SS | 59 | 49 | 71 | 136 | 12 | 21 |
| 1994 | PHI | 1B | 6 | 3 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | PHI | 2B | 37 | 34 | 76 | 100 | 5 | 23 |
| 1994 | PHI | 3B | 28 | 28 | 16 | 42 | 4 | 2 |
| 1994 | PHI | SS | 19 | 19 | 30 | 44 | 3 | 13 |
| 1995 | PHI | 1B | 12 | 9 | 90 | 6 | 2 | 10 |
| 1995 | PHI | 2B | 24 | 22 | 50 | 60 | 5 | 17 |
| 1995 | PHI | 3B | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | PHI | SS | 14 | 10 | 14 | 51 | 3 | 9 |
| 1995 | CIN | 1B | 6 | 3 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | CIN | 2B | 7 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 1 | 3 |
| 1995 | CIN | OF | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | CIN | SS | 6 | 2 | 8 | 13 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 | NYA | 2B | 104 | 98 | 183 | 238 | 11 | 57 |
| 1996 | NYA | 3B | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | NYA | OF | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | NYA | 2B | 41 | 39 | 65 | 99 | 4 | 20 |
| 1997 | NYA | OF | 6 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | TOR | 2B | 39 | 39 | 74 | 111 | 3 | 24 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 24 |
| Second Base | 585 |
| Third Base | 36 |
| Shortstop | 539 |
| Left Field | 88 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 6 |
| Designated Hitter | 4 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Player of the Week | Week of 1991-09-14 |
Salary History
Mariano Duncan's recorded salaries total $10,275,000 over 12 seasons, 1985 to 1997. Duncan's career, 1985 to 1997, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | NYA | AL | $870,000 |
| 1996 | NYA | AL | $845,000 |
| 1995 | PHI | NL | $500,000 |
| 1994 | PHI | NL | $2,250,000 |
| 1993 | PHI | NL | $2,000,000 |
| 1992 | PHI | NL | $2,000,000 |
| 1991 | CIN | NL | $925,000 |
| 1990 | CIN | NL | $325,000 |
| 1989 | LAN | NL | $200,000 |
| 1987 | LAN | NL | $150,000 |
| 1986 | LAN | NL | $150,000 |
| 1985 | LAN | NL | $60,000 |
| Total recorded salary | $10,275,000 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 23th | 1.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1985 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 3rd | 9.0 | 120 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Mariano Duncan (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Mariano Duncan: the record in brief
Mariano Duncan's major league career runs from a debut on April 9, 1985 to a final game on September 17, 1997. By club, Duncan's seasons break down as the Los Angeles Dodgers (1985 through 1989), the Cincinnati Reds (1989 through 1995), the Philadelphia Phillies (1992 through 1995), the New York Yankees (1996 to 1997), and the Toronto Blue Jays (1997). The bio lists Duncan as a second baseman who batted and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 6-foot-0 and 160 pounds. Duncan was born on March 13, 1963, in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macorís, D.R.
Duncan collected 1,247 hits in 4,677 at bats across 1,279 games, good for a .267 batting average, adding 87 home runs, 491 RBI, and 174 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .300 and the slugging percentage .388, for an OPS of .688. The .267 career average is close to the .262 the league hit across the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .688 to a league .731, 5.8% below average. The home run peak was 12 in 1991 with the Cincinnati Reds.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mariano Duncan
- What years did Mariano Duncan play?
- Mariano Duncan played in Major League Baseball from 1985 to 1997.
- Was Mariano Duncan a pitcher?
- No. Mariano Duncan was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Mariano Duncan hit?
- Mariano Duncan hit 87 career home runs with 1,247 hits.
- What teams did Mariano Duncan play for?
- Mariano Duncan played for 5 teams: the Los Angeles Dodgers (1985–1987, 1989), the Cincinnati Reds (1989–1991, 1995), the Philadelphia Phillies (1992–1995), the New York Yankees (1996–1997), and the Toronto Blue Jays (1997).
- Did Mariano Duncan win an MVP award?
- No. Mariano Duncan did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Mariano Duncan win?
- Mariano Duncan was selected to 1 All-Star Game.
- What were Mariano Duncan's career stats?
- In 1,279 games, Mariano Duncan had 1,247 hits, 87 home runs, 491 RBI, 619 runs, and 174 stolen bases, with a .267 batting average.
- How much did Mariano Duncan earn in his career?
- Mariano Duncan's recorded salaries total $10,275,000 over 12 seasons, 1985 to 1997. Duncan's career, 1985 to 1997, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
- What was Mariano Duncan's salary?
- Mariano Duncan's last recorded salary was $870,000, in 1997. His highest recorded salary was $2,250,000, in 1994, and his lowest was $60,000, in 1985. The Salary History table lists each season from 1985 to 1997.
- What position did Mariano Duncan play?
- Mariano Duncan played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Mariano Duncan and how much did he weigh?
- Mariano Duncan was listed at 6 feet and 160 pounds.
- How many home runs did Mariano Duncan hit each season?
- Mariano Duncan's home runs by season: 6 in 1985, 8 in 1986, 6 in 1987, 3 in 1989, 10 in 1990, 12 in 1991, 8 in 1992, 11 in 1993, 8 in 1994, 6 in 1995, 8 in 1996, and 1 in 1997. His most in one season was 12, in 1991.
- What was Mariano Duncan's career batting average?
- Mariano Duncan batted .267 over his career, with 1,247 hits in 4,677 at bats.
- How many RBI did Mariano Duncan have?
- Mariano Duncan drove in 491 runs in his career.