Bull Durham
Born: 6/27/1877 in New Oxford, PA, USA
Died: 6/28/1960 in Bentley, KS, USA
MLB Debut: 1904-09-15 | Final Game: 1909-05-19
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10"
Full name: Louis Staub Durham
Biography
Bull Durham, born in 1877, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1904 to 1909. Known for his time in the early 20th century, Durham played during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by the evolution of the pitching role and the increasing popularity of the sport. He made a modest impact in the major leagues, finishing his career with a record of 2-0 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.28. Over the course of his career, he recorded a total of 6 strikeouts and secured 1 save, showcasing his ability to contribute in critical moments despite limited opportunities on the mound.
Durham's playing style reflected the era's emphasis on pitching finesse and control, as he navigated the challenges of a game that was rapidly changing with the introduction of new strategies and player styles. While his overall statistics may not place him among the more renowned pitchers of his time, his contributions to the game during his brief career illustrate the depth of talent that existed in the early days of professional baseball. Bull Durham remains a part of baseball history, remembered for his role in the development of the pitching craft during a pivotal era in the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 29.0 | 37 | 17 | 0 | 12 | 6 | 5.28 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | BRO | NL | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 3.27 | -259.1 |
| 1907 | WSN | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 12.60 | - |
| 1908 | NY1 | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
| 1909 | NY1 | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11.0 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3.27 | 36.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.143 | 0.143 | 0.143 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | BRO | NL | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1907 | WSN | AL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1908 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1909 | NY1 | NL | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 9 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | BRO | P | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1907 | WS1 | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908 | NY1 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909 | NY1 | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 9 |