Don Durham
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1972-1973)
Don Durham was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1972 to 1973 for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Texas Rangers, a span of 2 seasons. Across 25 career appearances, he went 2-11 with a 5.83 ERA and 58 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1972-07-16
- Last Game
- 1973-09-29
Full name: Donald Gary Durham
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | SLN | NL | 2 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 47.2 | 42 | 23 | 22 | 35 | 4.34 | 3.26 (-33%) | 813.7 |
| 1973 | TEX | AL | 0 | 4 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 40.1 | 49 | 34 | 23 | 23 | 7.59 | 3.75 (-103%) | -1734.8 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 2 | 11 | 25 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 88.0 | 91 | 57 | 45 | 58 | 5.83 | — | -921 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .500 | .500 | .929 | 1.429 | 0 |
Career AVG .500 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — +99.5% above league average.
Career OBP .500 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — +57.2% above league average.
Career SLG .929 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — +153.3% above league average.
Career OPS 1.429 vs. league average .685 across their career seasons — +108.6% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | SLN | NL | 14 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1973 | TEX | AL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 30 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 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 (55 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 14 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 3 | .625 |
| Away | 16 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | .333 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 11 | 44.0 | 39 | 25 | 18 | 31 | 5.11 |
| Away | 14 | 44.0 | 52 | 32 | 27 | 27 | 6.55 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-09-29 | TEX | KCR | — | 1.2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1973-09-22 | TEX | KCR | — | 5.1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 1973-09-19 | TEX | LAA | — | 5.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 1973-09-16 | TEX | OAK | — | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-09-04 | TEX | CHW | — | 1.2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1973-09-01 | TEX | MIN | — | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973-08-29 | TEX | BAL | L | 0.0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-08-24 | TEX | CLE | L | 4.2 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 1973-08-19 | TEX | NYY | — | 5.2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 1973-08-14 | TEX | BAL | — | 1.1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 25 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky University | Bowling Green | KY | 1968, 1969, 1970 |
Don Durham: the record in brief
Between the debut on July 16, 1972 and the final game on September 29, 1973, Don Durham built the record summarized on this page. Durham played for the St. Louis Cardinals (1972) and the Texas Rangers (1973). Durham played primarily as a pitcher and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on March 21, 1949, in Yosemite, KY, USA, Durham was listed at 6-foot-0 and 170 pounds. The bio lists the given name Donald Gary.
The pitching table credits Durham with a 2-11 record and a 5.83 ERA in 25 games. The totals include 58 strikeouts. Against a 3.51 league ERA for the same seasons, the 5.83 mark was 66.1% worse. In 1972, one of the busiest seasons, Durham posted a 4.34 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.26.
Durham appears at one position only: pitcher, in 25 games. The fielding table credits Durham with 5 putouts, 6 assists and 0 errors on the mound.
Frequently Asked Questions about Don Durham
- What years did Don Durham play?
- Don Durham played in Major League Baseball from 1972 to 1973.
- Was Don Durham a pitcher?
- Yes. Don Durham pitched in the major leagues, recording 2 wins and 58 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Don Durham hit?
- Don Durham hit 2 career home runs with 7 hits.
- What was Don Durham's career batting average?
- Don Durham batted .500 over his career, with 7 hits in 14 at bats.
- How many RBI did Don Durham have?
- Don Durham drove in 4 runs in his career.
- What was Don Durham's career ERA?
- Don Durham finished with a 5.83 career ERA, going 2-11 with 58 strikeouts.