Cedric Durst
Born: 8/23/1896 in Austin, TX, USA
Died: 2/16/1971 in San Diego, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1922-05-30 | Final Game: 1930-09-25
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Cedric Montgomery Durst
Biography
Cedric Durst was a professional baseball player born in 1896, who played in the Major Leagues from 1922 until his retirement on September 25, 1930. Primarily known as a position player, Durst showcased his talents across 481 games throughout his career. He recorded a total of 269 hits, which included 15 home runs and 122 runs batted in (RBIs), finishing his playing days with a batting average of .244. Additionally, he was noted for his speed on the bases, contributing 7 stolen bases during his time in the league.
Durst's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. His ability to contribute both at the plate and on the field marked him as a versatile player in an era characterized by the emergence of power hitting and the evolution of batting strategies. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Cedric Durst remains a notable figure in the history of the game, representing the spirit and determination of early 20th-century baseball players.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62.0 | 55.0 | 11.0 | 16.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 6.0 | 1.0 | 4.0 | 0.291 | 0.361 | 0.400 | 0.761 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | 29.0 | 26.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0.269 | 0.345 | 0.385 | 0.730 |
| 1926 | 17.0 | 14.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0.357 | 0.471 | 0.500 | 0.971 |
| 1930 | 16.0 | 15.0 | 0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0.267 | 0.267 | 0.333 | 0.600 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 481 | 1103 | 146 | 269 | 39 | 17 | 15 | 122 | 7 | 75 | 100 | 0.244 | 0.294 | 0.351 | 0.645 | -3174.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | SLA | AL | 15 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1923 | SLA | AL | 45 | 85 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 14 | 0.212 | -115.4 |
| 1926 | SLA | AL | 80 | 219 | 32 | 52 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 22 | 19 | 0.237 | -398.4 |
| 1927 | NYY | AL | 65 | 129 | 18 | 32 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 0.248 | -449.8 |
| 1928 | NYY | AL | 74 | 135 | 18 | 34 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 0.252 | -436.1 |
| 1929 | NYY | AL | 92 | 202 | 32 | 52 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 3 | 15 | 25 | 0.257 | -532.6 |
| 1930 | BOS | AL | 102 | 302 | 29 | 74 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 24 | 3 | 17 | 24 | 0.245 | -1242.0 |
| 1930 | NYY | AL | 8 | 19 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.158 | -1242.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | WS | NYA | 4 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0.375 |
| 1927 | WS | NYA | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 18 | 0 | 109 | 8 | 4 | 6 |
| OF | 295 | 0 | 580 | 17 | 13 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | SLA | OF | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1923 | SLA | 1B | 8 | 0 | 62 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| 1923 | SLA | OF | 10 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | SLA | 1B | 4 | 0 | 24 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1926 | SLA | OF | 57 | 0 | 143 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 1927 | NYA | 1B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927 | NYA | OF | 36 | 0 | 47 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1928 | NYA | 1B | 3 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928 | NYA | OF | 33 | 0 | 55 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1929 | NYA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929 | NYA | OF | 72 | 0 | 151 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| 1930 | BOS | OF | 75 | 0 | 145 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| 1930 | NYA | OF | 6 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 18 |
| Left Field | 137 |
| Center Field | 64 |
| Right Field | 97 |