Danny Ardoin

Born: 7/8/1974 in Mamou, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 2000-08-02 | Final Game: 2008-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Daniel Wayne Ardoin

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Biography

Danny Ardoin was a professional baseball player born in 1974, who had a career that spanned from 2000 to 2008. Primarily a position player, Ardoin made his mark in Major League Baseball as a catcher and utility player. Over the course of 165 games, he recorded 87 hits, 8 home runs, and 35 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .206. Known for his defensive skills behind the plate, Ardoin contributed to his teams not only with his bat but also with his ability to manage pitchers and handle game situations. Ardoin played in an era characterized by a mix of traditional baseball values and the evolving strategies of the game in the early 2000s. Although he did not achieve the star status of many of his contemporaries, his persistence and versatility allowed him to carve out a niche in the league. He also showcased his speed on the bases, accumulating 2 stolen bases during his career. Ardoin's journey through baseball serves as a testament to the dedication and resilience often required of players in a competitive environment.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
165	423	50	87	17	1	8	35	2	42	124	0.206	0.296	0.307	0.603	-1121.0

Career AVG .206 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 22.9% below league average.

Career OBP .296 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 12.0% below league average.

Career SLG .307 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 27.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.603 vs. league average 0.762 across their career seasons — 20.9% 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
2000	MIN	AL	15	32	4	4	1	0	1	5	0	8	10	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
2004	TEX	AL	6	8	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	3	2	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
2005	COL	NL	80	210	28	48	10	0	6	22	1	20	69	0.229	.264 (-14%)	.330 (-3%)	.418 (-14%)	.749 (-9%)	-309.9
2006	COL	NL	35	109	12	21	5	1	0	2	0	8	27	0.193	.269 (-28%)	.336 (-23%)	.431 (-41%)	.768 (-33%)	-631.3
2006	BAL	AL	5	13	2	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	6	0.077	—	—	—	—	-631.3
2008	LAD	NL	24	51	3	12	1	0	1	4	1	2	10	0.235	.263 (-11%)	.333 (-17%)	.416 (-25%)	.749 (-21%)	-179.9