Taylor Duncan
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1977-1978)
Taylor Duncan was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1978 for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Athletics, a span of 2 seasons. In 112 career games, he hit .260 with 86 hits, 3 home runs, and 39 RBI.
- 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 170 lb
- Died
- 1/3/2004 in Asheville, NC, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1977-09-15
- Last Game
- 1978-09-30
Full name: Taylor McDowell Duncan
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 112 | 331 | 27 | 86 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 39 | 1 | 21 | 39 | .260 | .301 | .344 | .645 | -541 |
Career AVG .260 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .301 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 7.9% below league average.
Career SLG .344 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 11.7% below league average.
Career OPS .645 vs. league average .716 across their career seasons — 10.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | SLN | NL | 8 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1978 | OAK | AL | 104 | 319 | 25 | 82 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 37 | 1 | 19 | 38 | .257 | .257 (avg) | .323 (-8%) | .378 (-11%) | .702 (-10%) | -540.8 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 112 | 331 | 27 | 86 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 39 | 1 | 21 | 39 | .260 | — | — | — | — | -541 | ||
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 (112 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 55 | 158 | 13 | 38 | 1 | 21 | .241 |
| Away | 57 | 173 | 14 | 48 | 2 | 18 | .277 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-09-30 | OAK | MIL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1978-09-29 | OAK | MIL | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-09-26 | OAK | CHW | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978-09-25 | OAK | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-09-24 | OAK | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-09-23 | OAK | MIL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-09-19 | OAK | CHW | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978-09-19 | OAK | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1978-09-18 | OAK | CHW | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978-09-17 | OAK | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 12 |
| Third Base | 89 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 7 |
Taylor Duncan: the record in brief
According to the bio, Taylor Duncan debuted on September 15, 1977 and played a final game on September 30, 1978. Duncan played for the St. Louis Cardinals (1977) and the Oakland Athletics (1978). Duncan, born on May 12, 1953, in Memphis, TN, USA, is listed as a third baseman and batted and threw right-handed. Duncan's listed size is 170 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame. Duncan's death is recorded on January 3, 2004, in Asheville, NC, USA. Taylor Duncan was the playing name; the full given name is Taylor McDowell.
Duncan's career batting table shows 112 games, 331 at bats and 86 hits, a .260 average, plus 3 home runs and 39 runs batted in. Duncan got on base at a .301 rate and slugged .344 (.645 OPS). The .260 career average is close to the .261 the league hit across the same seasons. Duncan collected a career-high 82 hits in 1978. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .257 in 1978, did not top the league's .257.
Frequently Asked Questions about Taylor Duncan
- What years did Taylor Duncan play?
- Taylor Duncan played in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1978.
- Was Taylor Duncan a pitcher?
- No. Taylor Duncan was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Taylor Duncan hit?
- Taylor Duncan hit 3 career home runs with 86 hits.
- What teams did Taylor Duncan play for?
- Taylor Duncan played for 2 teams: the St. Louis Cardinals (1977) and the Oakland Athletics (1978).
- What were Taylor Duncan's career stats?
- In 112 games, Taylor Duncan had 86 hits, 3 home runs, 39 RBI, 27 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .260 batting average.
- What position did Taylor Duncan play?
- Taylor Duncan played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Taylor Duncan and how much did he weigh?
- Taylor Duncan was listed at 6 feet and 170 pounds.
- How many home runs did Taylor Duncan hit each season?
- Taylor Duncan's home runs by season: 1 in 1977 and 2 in 1978. His most in one season was 2, in 1978.
- What was Taylor Duncan's career batting average?
- Taylor Duncan batted .260 over his career, with 86 hits in 331 at bats.
- How many RBI did Taylor Duncan have?
- Taylor Duncan drove in 39 runs in his career.
- Is Taylor Duncan in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Taylor Duncan has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.