Danny Bautista, baseball player, 1993-2004

Danny Bautista

Born: 5/24/1972 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1993-09-15 | Final Game: 2004-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Daniel Bautista

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Biography

Danny Bautista, born in 1972, was a professional baseball player who enjoyed a career spanning from 1993 to 2004. Primarily known as a position player, Bautista showcased his talents across various Major League Baseball teams, including the Atlanta Braves, Florida Marlins, and Arizona Diamondbacks. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 895 games, amassing a total of 685 hits, 62 home runs, and 319 RBIs, while maintaining a respectable batting average of .272. His ability to contribute both at the plate and in the field made him a valuable asset to his teams during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Bautista was recognized for his versatility and speed, recording 37 stolen bases throughout his career. He played during an era marked by the offensive explosion of the late 1990s and early 2000s, where power-hitting became a hallmark of the game. Bautista's combination of hitting prowess and base-running ability allowed him to leave a lasting impact on the teams he played for, contributing to their successes during his tenure. After retiring on September 28, 2004, Bautista's contributions to baseball continue to be remembered by fans and analysts alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
895 2517 317 685 121 19 62 319 37 149 409 0.272 0.315 0.409 0.724 -2693.0

Career AVG .272 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .315 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 6.6% below league average.

Career SLG .409 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.724 vs. league average 0.760 across their career seasons — near 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
1993 DET AL 17 61 6 19 3 0 1 9 3 1 10 0.311 .265 (+17%) .332 (-4%) .403 (+2%) .735 (-1%) -30.4
1994 DET AL 31 99 12 23 4 1 4 15 1 3 18 0.232 .269 (-14%) .338 (-25%) .424 (-2%) .763 (-12%) -247.9
1995 DET AL 89 271 28 55 9 0 7 27 4 12 68 0.203 .266 (-24%) .337 (-30%) .417 (-25%) .755 (-27%) -1458.7
1996 DET AL 25 64 12 16 2 0 2 8 1 9 15 0.250 .269 (-7%) .340 (+1%) .426 (-12%) .767 (-6%) -52.7
1996 ATL NL 17 20 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 2 5 0.150 — — — — -52.7
1997 ATL NL 64 103 14 25 3 2 3 9 2 5 24 0.243 .266 (-9%) .336 (-16%) .419 (-5%) .756 (-10%) -228.7
1998 ATL NL 82 144 17 36 11 0 3 17 1 7 21 0.250 .266 (-6%) .335 (-16%) .420 (-7%) .755 (-11%) -365.7
1999 MIA NL 70 205 32 59 10 1 5 24 3 4 30 0.288 .271 (+6%) .344 (-12%) .433 (-3%) .778 (-7%) -332.0
2000 MIA NL 44 89 9 17 4 0 4 12 1 5 20 0.191 .270 (-29%) .344 (-32%) .437 (-15%) .782 (-23%) -397.6
2000 AZ NL 87 262 45 83 16 7 7 47 5 20 30 0.317 .270 (+17%) .344 (+6%) .437 (+17%) .782 (+12%) -397.6
2001 AZ NL 100 222 26 67 11 2 5 26 3 14 31 0.302 .263 (+14%) .332 (+4%) .426 (+2%) .758 (+3%) 140.1
2002 AZ NL 40 154 22 50 5 2 6 23 4 11 21 0.325 .261 (+24%) .331 (+11%) .416 (+20%) .747 (+16%) 417.1
2003 AZ NL 88 284 29 78 16 3 4 36 3 21 50 0.275 .264 (+4%) .332 (-1%) .422 (-7%) .754 (-4%) -234.2
2004 AZ NL 141 539 64 154 27 1 11 65 6 35 66 0.286 .266 (+7%) .335 (-1%) .427 (-6%) .762 (-4%) -435.6

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
22 36 3 11 3 0 0 11 2 5 0.306

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2001 NLCS ARI 2 4 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0.250
2001 NLDS2 ARI 3 6 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0.000
2001 WS ARI 5 12 1 7 2 0 0 7 1 1 0.583
1998 NLCS ATL 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
1998 NLDS1 ATL 2 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.500
1997 NLCS ATL 2 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250
1997 NLDS2 ATL 3 3 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 1 0.333

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 779 599 1311 30 22 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1993 DET OF 16 15 38 2 0 0
1994 DET OF 30 25 66 0 0 0
1995 DET OF 86 76 164 3 2 0
1996 DET OF 22 18 38 0 1 0
1996 ATL OF 14 3 10 0 0 0
1997 ATL OF 57 18 59 1 1 1
1998 ATL OF 58 27 47 0 2 0
1999 FLO OF 60 47 140 3 3 0
2000 FLO OF 38 17 46 2 1 1
2000 ARI OF 82 63 142 6 2 0
2001 ARI OF 61 42 102 4 0 2
2002 ARI OF 39 39 65 0 1 0
2003 ARI OF 79 72 123 1 5 0
2004 ARI OF 137 137 271 8 4 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 172
Center Field 124
Right Field 523
Designated Hitter 6

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2004 Player of the Week Week of 2004-04-24

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2004 ARI NL $4,000,000
2003 ARI NL $3,000,000
2002 ARI NL $2,000,000
2001 ARI NL $675,000
2000 FLO NL $500,000
1999 FLO NL $325,000
1998 ATL NL $345,000
1997 ATL NL $200,000
1996 DET AL $185,000
1995 DET AL $145,000
1994 DET AL $125,000
Total Career Earnings $11,500,000