Professional baseball outfielder Elijah Dukes plays Major League Baseball for the Washington Nationals.
On January 15, 2009, Dukes was ordered by a judge in Florida to make a $40,000 court-ordered payment to his estranged wife for child support and alimony by January 23, 2009, or he could face up to 90 days in jail.CBSSports.com: Report: Nats' Dukes... to Pay Estranged Wife Or Face Jail Time
Baseball Career
Despite signing a National Letter of Intent to play at North Carolina State University, Dukes choose to forgo college baseball after the Tampa Bay Rays selected him in the third round of the 2002 amateur draft. After five years as a prospect in the Rays minor league system, Dukes made his major league debut on April 2, 2007. That season, Dukes hit .190 batting average, with 10 home run and 21 runs batted In. The following season, the Rays traded Dukes to the Nationals for Glenn Gibson.
Strengths
Dukes has power at the plate, and is a solid defensive outfielder.Sportsnet.ca: Elijah Dukes
Weaknesses
Dukes has have off the field issues that remain a concernSportsnet.ca: Elijah Dukes
Elijah Dukes Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Washington Nationals
- MLB.com: Career Stats
- Height: 6'2"
- Weight: 250
- Rookie Year: 2007
Elijah Dukes Timeline
2003: Joins Tampa Bay Rays farm system
2007: Makes major league debut
2008: Traded to the Washington Nationals
References
Fast Facts
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Full name
Elijah David Dukes
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Born
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Birthplace
Homestead, Florida
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Height
6'1"
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Weight
240 lbs
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Position
Right field
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Bats
Right
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Throws
Right
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Joined Tampa Bay Rays farm system in 2003
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Made major league debut in 2007
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Has been arrested six times since 1998
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Traded to the Washington Nationals prior to the 2008 season
