Mariano Duncan
history
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|bats=Right
|throws=Right
|debutdate=April 9
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|debutteam=Los Angeles Dodgers
|finaldate=September 17
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|finalteam=Toronto Blue Jays
|stat1label=Batting average
|stat1value=.267
|stat2label=Home runs
|stat2value=87
|stat3label=Runs batted in
|stat3value=491
|stat4label=Stolen bases
|stat4value=174
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- Los Angeles Dodgers (–, )
- Cincinnati Reds (–)
- Philadelphia Phillies (–)
- New York Yankees (-)
- Toronto Blue Jays ()
- Yomiuri Giants () (NPB)
- 2x World Series champion (, )
- All-Star selection
- Led National League in triples, 11,
Playing career
Los Angeles Dodgers
Duncan was signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers as an undrafted free agent on January 7, 1982. He played in the Dodgers minor league system for three seasons with the Lethbridge Dodgers in 1982, Vero Beach Dodgers in 1983 and San Antonio Dodgers in 1984. He stole 56 bases for Vero Beach and 41 bases for San Antonio. He made his major league debut, starting at second base, for the Dodgers on April 9, 1985 against the Houston Astros, and was 0 for 4 in his debut. He got his first major league hit on April 10 against Astros pitcher Joe Niekro.
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He stole 38 bases in his rookie season and finished third in the rookie of the year voting.
Cincinnati Reds
Duncan was traded by the Dodgers to the Cincinnati Reds with Tim Leary on July 18, for Lenny Harris and Kal Daniels.
Philadelphia Phillies
Duncan signed with the Philadelphia Phillies on April 14, 1992. He played three seasons for the Phils before being claimed off waivers by the Reds on August 8, 1995.
New York Yankees
On December 11, 1995, Duncan signed with the New York Yankees. He spent a season and a half with the Yankees.
Coined the phrase, "we play today, we win today," which became the mantra for the 1996 World Series champion New York Yankees. Many of the players wore t-shirts with the slogan under their uniforms daily.
Toronto Blue Jays
Duncan was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays on July 29, 1997 for minor leaguer Angel Ramirez. He spent a half of the season with the Blue Jays.
Yomiuri Giants
Duncan played one season for the Yomiuri Giants in 1998.
- Member of the Reds' 1990 World Champion team, the Phillies' 1993 National League Champion team and the New York Yankees' 1996 World Champion team team.
- 2003: Gulf Coast Dodgers
- 2004: Jacksonville Suns
- 2005: Las Vegas 51s
- 2006-present: Los Angeles Dodgers
- List of Major League Baseball leaders in career stolen bases
- List of Major League Baseball triples champions
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