Dan Ardell, baseball player, 1961-1961

Dan Ardell

Born: 5/27/1941 in Seattle, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1961-09-14 | Final Game: 1961-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Daniel Miers Ardell

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Biography

Dan Ardell, born in 1941, was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues for a brief stint during the early 1960s. His career spanned from September 14 to September 27, 1961, during which he made appearances in 7 games. As a position player, Ardell showcased his skills at a time when baseball was transitioning from the tail end of the deadball era into a period marked by increased offensive production and the emergence of power hitters. In his limited time on the field, Ardell recorded 1 hit, resulting in a batting average of 0.25. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, his presence in the majors during this period contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history. While his career statistics may not reflect a lengthy tenure, Ardell's brief appearance in the league serves as a reminder of the many players who have contributed to the game, each with their own unique story and journey.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
7 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.250 0.400 0.250 0.650 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .400 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — +21.9% above league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 37.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.650 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 10.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1961 LAA AL 7 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 1 13 0 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1961 LAA 1B 1 1 13 0 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Southern California Los Angeles CA 1961