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Mahlon Duckett Notable

b. December 20, 1922 · Philadelphia Stars 1940–1948, New York Black Yankees 1941

Mahlon Duckett divided nine seasons between two clubs as a second baseman: the Philadelphia Stars from 1940, then the New York Black Yankees through 1941.

Across 350 games he batted .235, with 272 hits and 173 runs. He finished with 1 home run, 22 doubles and 18 stolen bases.

He played 211 games at second base, with 587 assists and 36 errors. He turned 91 double plays.

He was born in Philadelphia, PA, USA on December 20, 1922, and died on July 12, 2015. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1940 PS 321041327 030 15701 .260
1941 NBY/PS 491661630 430 12836 .181
1942 PS 411261519 010 71320 .151
1943 PS 1648712 120 61302 .250
1944 PS 34821923 110 91012 .280
1945 PS 411512341 230 111520 .272
1946 PS 531822941 310 181913 .225
1947 PS 411452938 501 131601 .262
1948 PS 431512241 640 191103 .272
Career 3501155173272 22181 110112918 .235

On this day & linked events

1922

Born December 20, 1922

Philadelphia, PA, USA

2015

Died July 12, 2015