Duffy Lewis
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1910-1921)
Duffy Lewis was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1910 to 1921 for the Boston Red Sox, the New York Yankees, and the Washington Senators, a span of 12 seasons. In 1,459 career games, he hit .284 with 1,518 hits, 38 home runs, and 793 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 7,073.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 165 lb
- Died
- 6/17/1979 in Salem, NH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1910-04-16
- Last Game
- 1921-06-06
Full name: George Edward Lewis
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,459 | 5,351 | 612 | 1,518 | 289 | 68 | 38 | 793 | 113 | 352 | 546 | .284 | .333 | .384 | .717 | 7,073 |
Career AVG .284 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +8.8% above league average.
Career OBP .333 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .384 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — +10.7% above league average.
Career OPS .717 vs. league average .673 across their career seasons — +6.6% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | BOS | AL | 151 | 541 | 64 | 153 | 29 | 7 | 8 | 68 | 10 | 32 | 71 | .283 | .249 (+13%) | .317 (+3%) | .326 (+24%) | .644 (+14%) | 1190.7 |
| 1911 | BOS | AL | 130 | 469 | 64 | 144 | 32 | 4 | 7 | 86 | 11 | 25 | 46 | .307 | .266 (+15%) | .336 (+6%) | .356 (+22%) | .693 (+14%) | 1200.5 |
| 1912 | BOS | AL | 154 | 581 | 85 | 165 | 36 | 9 | 6 | 109 | 9 | 52 | 76 | .284 | .268 (+6%) | .335 (+3%) | .358 (+14%) | .694 (+9%) | 899.4 |
| 1913 | BOS | AL | 149 | 551 | 54 | 164 | 31 | 12 | 0 | 90 | 12 | 30 | 55 | .298 | .259 (+15%) | .325 (+3%) | .345 (+15%) | .670 (+9%) | 786.8 |
| 1914 | BOS | AL | 146 | 510 | 53 | 142 | 37 | 9 | 2 | 79 | 22 | 57 | 41 | .278 | .255 (+9%) | .322 (+11%) | .339 (+17%) | .661 (+14%) | 1388.2 |
| 1915 | BOS | AL | 152 | 557 | 69 | 162 | 31 | 7 | 2 | 76 | 14 | 45 | 63 | .291 | .250 (+16%) | .318 (+9%) | .332 (+15%) | .651 (+12%) | 1231.3 |
| 1916 | BOS | AL | 152 | 563 | 56 | 151 | 29 | 5 | 1 | 56 | 16 | 33 | 56 | .268 | .248 (+8%) | .314 (avg) | .326 (+5%) | .640 (+2%) | 140.1 |
| 1917 | BOS | AL | 150 | 553 | 55 | 167 | 29 | 9 | 1 | 65 | 8 | 29 | 54 | .302 | .248 (+21%) | .312 (+10%) | .323 (+21%) | .635 (+16%) | 1421.8 |
| 1919 | NYA | AL | 141 | 559 | 67 | 152 | 23 | 4 | 7 | 89 | 8 | 17 | 42 | .272 | .262 (+4%) | .322 (-9%) | .347 (+5%) | .670 (-2%) | -312.7 |
| 1920 | NYA | AL | 107 | 365 | 34 | 99 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 61 | 2 | 24 | 32 | .271 | .271 (avg) | .331 (-4%) | .363 (-9%) | .694 (-6%) | -326.1 |
| 1921 | WS1 | AL | 27 | 102 | 11 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 8 | 10 | .186 | .286 (-35%) | .344 (-27%) | .395 (-38%) | .739 (-33%) | -546.7 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 1,459 | 5,351 | 612 | 1,518 | 289 | 68 | 38 | 793 | 113 | 352 | 546 | .284 | — | — | — | — | 7,073 | ||
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.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 18.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 18.00 | — | 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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1460 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 726 | 2581 | 282 | 705 | 13 | 382 | .273 |
| Away | 733 | 2757 | 325 | 812 | 25 | 426 | .295 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 1 | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 18.00 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921-06-06 | MIN | CHW | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-05-20 | MIN | SLA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1921-05-19 | MIN | SLA | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1921-05-18 | MIN | SLA | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-05-17 | MIN | DET | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-05-16 | MIN | DET | L | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-05-15 | MIN | DET | L | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1921-05-14 | MIN | DET | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-05-13 | MIN | CLE | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1921-05-12 | MIN | CLE | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 1 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913-10-03 | BOS | MIN | — | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 1432 | 148 | 2657 | 210 | 123 | 40 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | BOS | OF | 149 | 148 | 261 | 28 | 17 | 9 |
| 1911 | BOS | OF | 125 | 0 | 203 | 27 | 15 | 4 |
| 1912 | BOS | OF | 154 | 0 | 301 | 23 | 18 | 4 |
| 1913 | BOS | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913 | BOS | OF | 142 | 0 | 262 | 29 | 12 | 3 |
| 1913 | BOS | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914 | BOS | OF | 142 | 0 | 254 | 22 | 14 | 2 |
| 1915 | BOS | OF | 152 | 0 | 263 | 15 | 14 | 3 |
| 1916 | BOS | OF | 151 | 0 | 306 | 16 | 10 | 4 |
| 1917 | BOS | OF | 150 | 0 | 324 | 20 | 10 | 6 |
| 1919 | NYA | OF | 141 | 0 | 254 | 13 | 4 | 4 |
| 1920 | NYA | OF | 99 | 0 | 182 | 14 | 8 | 1 |
| 1921 | WS1 | OF | 27 | 0 | 47 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 1414 |
| Center Field | 16 |
| Right Field | 2 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 20th | 4.0 | 64 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Duffy Lewis (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Duffy Lewis: the record in brief
April 16, 1910 and June 6, 1921 bracket Duffy Lewis's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column moves through the Boston Red Sox (1910 to 1917), the New York Yankees (1919 to 1920), and the Washington Senators (1921). Lewis played primarily as an outfielder and batted and threw right-handed. Born on April 18, 1888, in San Francisco, CA, USA, Lewis was listed at 165 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame. The bio records the death on June 17, 1979, in Salem, NH, USA. Lewis's full given name, per the bio, is George Edward Lewis.
Across 1,459 games at the plate, Lewis's career line reads 1,518 hits in 5,351 at bats for a .284 average, along with 38 homers, 793 RBI, and 113 stolen bases. Lewis got on base at a .333 rate and slugged .384 (.717 OPS). Lewis's .284 average ran 8.8% above the .261 that the league posted over the same seasons.
Frequently Asked Questions about Duffy Lewis
- What years did Duffy Lewis play?
- Duffy Lewis played in Major League Baseball from 1910 to 1921.
- Was Duffy Lewis a pitcher?
- No. Duffy Lewis was a position player (Outfielder), though he did pitch in 1 career game.
- How many home runs did Duffy Lewis hit?
- Duffy Lewis hit 38 career home runs with 1,518 hits.
- What teams did Duffy Lewis play for?
- Duffy Lewis played for 3 teams: the Boston Red Sox (1910–1917), the New York Yankees (1919–1920), and the Washington Senators (1921).
- What were Duffy Lewis's career stats?
- In 1,459 games, Duffy Lewis had 1,518 hits, 38 home runs, 793 RBI, 612 runs, and 113 stolen bases, with a .284 batting average.
- What position did Duffy Lewis play?
- Duffy Lewis played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Duffy Lewis and how much did he weigh?
- Duffy Lewis was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 165 pounds.
- How many home runs did Duffy Lewis hit each season?
- Duffy Lewis's home runs by season: 8 in 1910, 7 in 1911, 6 in 1912, 0 in 1913, 2 in 1914, 2 in 1915, 1 in 1916, 1 in 1917, 7 in 1919, 4 in 1920, and 0 in 1921. His most in one season was 8, in 1910.
- What was Duffy Lewis's career batting average?
- Duffy Lewis batted .284 over his career, with 1,518 hits in 5,351 at bats.
- How many RBI did Duffy Lewis have?
- Duffy Lewis drove in 793 runs in his career.
- What was Duffy Lewis's career ERA?
- Duffy Lewis finished with a 18.00 career ERA, going 0-0 with 1 strikeouts.
- Is Duffy Lewis in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Duffy Lewis has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.