Martin Duke

Martin F. Duke
(Duck)

• Bats Right, Throws Left
• Height 5' 5", Weight 135 lb.

• Debut August 24, 1891
• Final Game September 7, 1891
• Born 1867 in Zanesville, OH USA
• Died December 31, 1898 in Minneapolis, MN USA

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Biographical Information

Martin "Duck" Duke pitched four games for the Washington Statesmen in 1891. He was three years younger than catcher Deacon McGuire. However, his first major league appearance had been as an umpire in the American Association at the end of the 1890 season.

His minor league career went from 1888-1895. In 1890, he led the Western Association with 308 strikeouts and a 0.81 ERA.

Related Sites

• Martin Duke at the SABR Bio Project
• Baseball History Daily story on Martin Duke