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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | BRO | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3.60 | 0.0 |
| 1916 | BRO | NL | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.3 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 3.63 | -175.9 |
| 1920 | CLE | AL | 7 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 63.3 | 54 | 13 | 18 | 25 | 1.85 | 705.5 |
| 1921 | CLE | AL | 14 | 8 | 34 | 24 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 194.3 | 210 | 85 | 89 | 87 | 3.94 | 765.7 |
| 1922 | CLE | AL | 4 | 7 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 104.0 | 122 | 61 | 40 | 54 | 5.28 | -468.2 |
| 1925 | STL | NL | 7 | 7 | 21 | 14 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 131.0 | 145 | 67 | 58 | 49 | 4.60 | - |
| 1926 | STL | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 | - |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | BRO | NL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1916 | BRO | NL | 11 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1920 | CLE | AL | 9 | 20 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1921 | CLE | AL | 34 | 64 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 38 | 0.094 | -627.7 |
| 1922 | CLE | AL | 26 | 31 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0.161 | 0.0 |
| 1925 | STL | NL | 21 | 45 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 0.133 | 0.0 |
| 1926 | STL | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | BRO | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916 | BRO | P | 11 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920 | CLE | P | 9 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921 | CLE | P | 34 | 0 | 7 | 33 | 2 | 0 |
| 1922 | CLE | P | 26 | 0 | 6 | 24 | 0 | 1 |
| 1925 | SLN | P | 21 | 0 | 4 | 24 | 3 | 1 |
| 1926 | SLN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 104 |