Duffy Dyer | |
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Catcher | |
Born: Dayton, Ohio, U.S. | August 15, 1945|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
September 21, 1968, for the New York Mets | |
Last MLB appearance | |
April 15, 1981, for the Detroit Tigers | |
MLB statistics | |
Batting average | .221 |
Home runs | 30 |
Runs batted in | 173 |
Stats at Baseball Reference | |
Teams | |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Donald Robert "Duffy" Dyer (born August 15, 1945) is an American former professional baseball player and manager. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher from 1968 to 1981, most prominently as a member of the New York Mets team that won two National League pennants and won the World Series in 1969. He also played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Montreal Expos, and the Detroit Tigers. After his playing career, Dyer coached with several major league organizations and served as a minor league manager.[1]