Dave Duncan

David Edwin Duncan (born September 26, 1945 in Dallas, Texas) is a former Major League Baseball player and current pitching coach for the St. Louis Cardinals. He is one of the few pitching coaches who was not a pitcher himself during his playing career. Reaching the majors by 18, Duncan was the youngest player in the American League in 1964. He played 11 seasons as a catcher, seven with the Kansas City/Oakland Athletics. His big league tenure was... more

David Edwin Duncan (born September 26, 1945 in Dallas, Texas) is a former Major League Baseball player and current pitching coach for the St. Louis Cardinals. He is one of the few pitching coaches who was not a pitcher himself during his playing career. Reaching the majors by 18, Duncan was the youngest player in the American League in 1964. He played 11 seasons as a catcher, seven with the Kansas City/Oakland Athletics. His big league tenure was highlighted by being named an AL All-Star in 1971 and playing an important role on the A's 1972 champion team. With a lifetime batting average of .214 Duncan was mainly a defensive asset during his career. In spite of his low average he hit 109 home runs, one for every 26.5 at bats. During his time with the Athletics he first met Tony La Russa, then a backup infielder with the club. He finished his playing days with the Cleveland Indians and Baltimore Orioles. Duncan began his coaching career in 1978 with the Cleveland Indians. After a stint... less