Duke Lattimore
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Duke Lattimore was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball for the Baltimore Black Sox and the Columbus Blue Birds. In 17 career games, he hit .233 with 10 hits and 4 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Height / Weight
- 5'6" / 141 lb
- Died
- 2/22/1986 in Virginia Beach, VA, USA
Full name: Albert Lattimore
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 43 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .233 | .267 | .302 | .569 | 0 |
Career AVG .233 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 17.1% below league average.
Career OBP .267 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 22.2% below league average.
Career SLG .302 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 24.1% below league average.
Career OPS .569 vs. league average .741 across their career seasons — 23.2% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | BBS | ANL | 15 | 37 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .243 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1933 | CBB | NN2 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 17 | 43 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .233 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 16 |
Duke Lattimore: the record in brief
Duke Lattimore's record on this page is drawn from the season tables, which run from 1929 to 1933. Lattimore played for the Baltimore Black Sox (1929) and the Columbus Blue Birds (1933). Lattimore played primarily as a catcher. Born on March 26, 1904, in Emanuel County, GA, USA, Lattimore was listed at 5 feet, 6 inches and 141 pounds. Lattimore's death is recorded on February 22, 1986, in Virginia Beach, VA, USA. Duke Lattimore was the playing name; the full given name is Albert.
Lattimore's career batting table shows 17 games, 43 at bats and 10 hits, a .233 average; the totals also include 4 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .267 and the slugging percentage .302, for an OPS of .569. The league as a whole hit .281 across Lattimore's seasons, which puts the .233 career mark 17.1% below average. No season topped the 9 hits of 1929.
Every defensive appearance on record for Lattimore, 16 games, came at catcher. Behind the plate, Lattimore's fielding totals are 52 putouts, 14 assists and 1 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Duke Lattimore
- Was Duke Lattimore a pitcher?
- No. Duke Lattimore was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Duke Lattimore hit?
- Duke Lattimore hit 0 career home runs with 10 hits.
- What teams did Duke Lattimore play for?
- Duke Lattimore played for 2 teams: the Baltimore Black Sox (1929) and the Columbus Blue Birds (1933).
- What were Duke Lattimore's career stats?
- In 17 games, Duke Lattimore had 10 hits, 4 RBI, and 5 runs, with a .233 batting average.
- What position did Duke Lattimore play?
- Duke Lattimore played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Duke Lattimore and how much did he weigh?
- Duke Lattimore was listed at 5 feet 6 inches and 141 pounds.
- What was Duke Lattimore's career batting average?
- Duke Lattimore batted .233 over his career, with 10 hits in 43 at bats.
- How many RBI did Duke Lattimore have?
- Duke Lattimore drove in 4 runs in his career.
- Is Duke Lattimore in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Duke Lattimore has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.