Roberto Duran
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1997-1998)
Roberto Duran was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 1998 for the Detroit Tigers, a span of 2 seasons. Across 31 career appearances, he went 0-1 with a 6.58 ERA and 23 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 167 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1997-07-06
- Last Game
- 1998-05-28
Full name: Roberto Alejandro Duran
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.2 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 7.59 | 4.39 (-73%) | -458.6 |
| 1998 | DET | AL | 0 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.1 | 9 | 10 | 17 | 12 | 5.87 | 4.43 (-32%) | -329.5 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 0 | 1 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.0 | 16 | 19 | 32 | 23 | 6.58 | — | -788 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | DET | AL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1998 | DET | AL | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (62 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 13 | 11.2 | 6 | 9 | 14 | 8 | 6.94 |
| Away | 18 | 14.1 | 10 | 10 | 18 | 15 | 6.28 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-05-28 | DET | CHW | L | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-05-26 | DET | CLE | — | 0.1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-05-25 | DET | CLE | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-05-18 | DET | LAA | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998-05-16 | DET | LAA | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-05-15 | DET | OAK | — | 0.1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998-05-10 | DET | LAA | — | 0.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-05-03 | DET | SEA | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-05-01 | DET | SEA | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998-04-24 | DET | NYY | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 31 |
Salary History
Roberto Duran's recorded salaries total $177,500 over 1 season, in 1998. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Duran's career ran from 1997 to 1998. No salary is recorded for 1997.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | DET | AL | $177,500 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $177,500 | ||
Roberto Duran: the record in brief
According to the bio, Roberto Duran debuted on July 6, 1997 and played a final game on May 28, 1998. All of the seasons listed were played for the Detroit Tigers. At 6 feet, 0 inches and 167 pounds, Duran is listed as a pitcher. Duran batted and threw left-handed, per the bio block. Duran was born on March 6, 1973, in Moca, Espaillat, D.R. The given name on file is Roberto Alejandro Duran.
Duran's career pitching line is 0 wins, 1 loss and a 6.58 ERA over 31 appearances. Duran had 23 strikeouts. The league ERA over Duran's seasons was 4.41, so the 6.58 figure ran 49.1% worse than average. 1998 was Duran's sharpest full season, a 5.87 ERA against the league's 4.43.
Every defensive appearance on record for Duran, 31 games, came at pitcher. The fielding table credits Duran with 1 putouts, 3 assists and 0 errors on the mound.
The one salary on file is $177,500, for 1998. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Duran's career ran from 1997 to 1998. No salary is recorded for 1997. Duran's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 62 games from Retrosheet.
Frequently Asked Questions about Roberto Duran
- What years did Roberto Duran play?
- Roberto Duran played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 1998.
- Was Roberto Duran a pitcher?
- Yes. Roberto Duran pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 23 strikeouts.
- What teams did Roberto Duran play for?
- Roberto Duran played for one team, the Detroit Tigers (1997–1998).
- What were Roberto Duran's career stats?
- In 31 games, Roberto Duran went 0-1 with a 6.58 ERA, 23 strikeouts, and 26.0 innings pitched.
- How much did Roberto Duran earn in his career?
- Roberto Duran's recorded salaries total $177,500 over 1 season, in 1998. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Duran's career ran from 1997 to 1998. No salary is recorded for 1997.
- What was Roberto Duran's salary?
- Roberto Duran's recorded salary was $177,500 in 1998.
- What position did Roberto Duran play?
- Roberto Duran played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Roberto Duran and how much did he weigh?
- Roberto Duran was listed at 6 feet and 167 pounds.
- What was Roberto Duran's career ERA?
- Roberto Duran finished with a 6.58 career ERA, going 0-1 with 23 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Roberto Duran have?
- Roberto Duran recorded 23 career strikeouts.
- Is Roberto Duran in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Roberto Duran has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.