Danny Breeden, baseball player, 1969-1971

Danny Breeden

Born: 6/27/1942 in Albany, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-07-24 | Final Game: 1971-06-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Danny Richard Breeden

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Biography

Danny Breeden was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the major leagues during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Born in 1942, Breeden played in the major leagues from 1969 until 1971, participating in a total of 28 games. Throughout his career, he accumulated 11 hits, driving in 5 runs, but did not hit any home runs. Breeden concluded his career with a batting average of .151 and did not record any stolen bases. Breeden's time in the majors coincided with a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving with the emergence of new playing styles and strategies. While he may not have garnered significant statistical accolades, Breeden's contributions as a position player during his brief career are a testament to the dedication and passion that many athletes bring to the game, regardless of their personal statistics. His journey reflects the experiences of many players who sought to make their mark in a competitive environment.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
28 73 3 11 1 0 0 5 0 9 21 0.151 0.250 0.164 0.414 -355.9

Career AVG .151 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 39.4% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 21.5% below league average.

Career SLG .164 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 55.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.414 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — 39.6% 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
1969 CIN NL 3 8 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1971 CHC NL 25 65 3 10 1 0 0 4 0 9 18 0.154 .249 (-38%) .316 (-17%) .365 (-54%) .682 (-37%) -355.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 28 24 162 11 5 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1969 CIN C 3 3 12 4 1 0
1971 CHN C 25 21 150 7 4 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 28

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Troy University Troy AL 1963