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Vern Duncan Notable

b. January 6, 1890 · Philadelphia Phillies 1913, Baltimore Terrapins 1914–1915

Vern Duncan divided three seasons between two clubs as a center fielder: the Philadelphia Phillies from 1913, then the Baltimore Terrapins through 1915.

Across 311 games he batted .279, with 307 hits and 170 runs. He finished with 4 home runs, 39 doubles and 32 stolen bases.

He played 275 games in the outfield, with 514 putouts and 36 errors.

He was born in Clayton, NC, USA on January 6, 1890, and died on June 1, 1954. He batted left-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1913 PHI 81235 100 1030 .417
1914 BAL 15755799160 2082 53675513 .287
1915 BAL 14653168142 1842 43544019 .267
Career 3111100170307 39124 971219832 .279

On this day & linked events

1890

Born January 6, 1890

Clayton, NC, USA

1954

Died June 1, 1954