Carl Duser
Born: 7/22/1932 in Hazleton, PA, USA
Died: 1/5/2023 in Sayre, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1956-09-15 | Final Game: 1958-04-23
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Carl Robert Duser
Biography
Carl Duser, born in 1932, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues from 1956 to 1958. Duser's career spanned a transitional period in baseball, as the sport began shifting away from the deadball era towards a more offense-driven game. He made his debut on September 15, 1956, and concluded his time in the majors on April 23, 1958. Throughout his brief career, Duser recorded a win-loss record of 1-1 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 7.88, along with five strikeouts.
Duser's playing style reflected the challenges of a pitcher in a league that was increasingly favoring hitters. Despite the limited statistics, his presence on the mound during a competitive era demonstrated the depth of talent that characterized Major League Baseball during those years. While Duser may not have achieved significant accolades, his journey through the league offers insight into the experiences of players during a time of evolving strategies and playing conditions in baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 19 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 7.88 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | KC1 | AL | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
| 1958 | KC1 | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4.50 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | KC1 | AL | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1958 | KC1 | AL | 1 | 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 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | KC1 | P | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958 | KC1 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |