Bill Duzen

Born: 2/21/1870 in Buffalo, NY, USA

Died: 3/11/1944 in Buffalo, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-09-21 | Final Game: 1890-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: William George Duzen

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Biography

Bill Duzen was an American professional baseball player born in 1870, who played during the early days of Major League Baseball. His career, although brief, spanned from September 21, 1890, to September 27, 1890, a time when the game was still evolving and the foundations of modern baseball were being laid. Duzen primarily served as a position player, participating in only two games at the major league level. In his short stint, Duzen recorded one hit in four at-bats, resulting in a batting average of .25. He also contributed one run batted in (RBI) to his team's efforts during that short period. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, Duzen's presence in the early days of professional baseball reflects the era's transition from amateur play to organized leagues, where many players sought to make their mark in a rapidly growing sport. His legacy, albeit modest, is a reminder of the countless players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	2	2	2	2	0	0	13.0	20	20	2	14	5	13.85	0

Career ERA 13.85 vs. league average 3.88 across their career seasons — 256.7% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1890	BFP	PL	0	2	2	2	2	0	0	13.0	20	20	14	5	13.85	3.88 (-257%)	-1139.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	4	2	1	1	0	0	1	0	3	0	0.250	0.571	0.500	1.071	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .571 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — +69.7% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — +42.4% above league average.

Career OPS 1.071 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — +55.7% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1890	BFP	PL	2	4	2	1	1	0	0	1	0	3	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	2	0	0	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1890	BFP	P	2	0	0	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	2