Duster Mails, baseball player, 1915-1926

Duster Mails

Born: 10/1/1894 in San Quentin, CA, USA

Died: 7/5/1974 in San Francisco, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1915-09-28 | Final Game: 1926-04-29

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: John Walter Mails

Biography

Duster Mails was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1915 to 1926. Born in 1894, Mails made his mark in Major League Baseball during a transformative era characterized by the decline of the deadball style and the emergence of more offensive play. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 32 wins and 25 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.1. Mails was known for his competitive spirit and effective pitching, amassing a total of 232 strikeouts and contributing 2 saves throughout his time in the league. Mails played for multiple teams in the early 20th century, showcasing his talents during a period that saw significant changes in the game, including the introduction of live-ball rules that favored hitters. His ability to adapt to these evolving dynamics marked him as a noteworthy player of his time. While not among the most celebrated pitchers, Mails' contributions on the mound reflected the grit and determination of many players who helped shape the future of baseball. His legacy remains as a reflection of the sport's rich history and the players who navigated its changing landscapes.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
32 25 104 59 29 5 2 516.0 554 235 27 220 232 4.10 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
104 165 14 22 6 1 0 8 0 16 73 0.133 0.210 0.182 0.392 -627.7

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1920 WS CLE 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 0 2 1 0 15.7 6 0 6 6 0.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1920 WS CLE 1 0 2 1 0 15.7 6 0 6 6 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 104 0 20 96 6 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 104