Don Durham
Born: 3/21/1949 in Yosemite, KY, USA
MLB Debut: 1972-07-16 | Final Game: 1973-09-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Donald Gary Durham
Biography
Don Durham was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1972 to 1973. Born in 1949, Durham made his mark during a transitional period in baseball characterized by a growing emphasis on power hitting and the evolving strategies of the game. Over the course of his brief career, he compiled a record of 2 wins and 11 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.83. His ability to strike out batters was evidenced by his total of 58 strikeouts, while he also recorded 1 save.
Durham's playing style reflected the challenges faced by pitchers of his era, as they navigated the balance between traditional pitching techniques and the increasing demands for higher velocity and strikeout capabilities. Despite his struggles on the mound, he contributed to the teams he played for with his competitive spirit and determination. While his stint in the majors was short-lived, Don Durham's journey through professional baseball serves as a reminder of the countless players who shaped the game during the early 1970s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 11 | 25 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 88.0 | 91 | 57 | 8 | 45 | 58 | 5.83 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | STL | NL | 2 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 47.7 | 42 | 23 | 22 | 35 | 4.34 | - |
| 1973 | TEX | AL | 0 | 4 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 40.3 | 49 | 34 | 23 | 23 | 7.59 | -1749.2 |
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 | 0.500 | 0.500 | 0.929 | 1.429 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | STL | NL | 14 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1973 | TEX | AL | 16 | 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 | 25 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | SLN | P | 10 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | TEX | P | 15 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 25 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky University | Bowling Green | KY | 1968, 1969, 1970 |