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 |
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 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.