Danny Clay

Born: 10/24/1961 in Sun Valley, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1988-05-01 | Final Game: 1988-08-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Danny Bruce Clay

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Biography

Danny Clay was a professional baseball player born in 1961, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1988. Primarily a position player, Clay's time in the major leagues was short-lived, as he played only 17 games during the 1988 season. Unfortunately, his offensive contributions were limited, as he finished his career without any hits, home runs, runs batted in, or stolen bases, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. Despite the challenges he faced on the field, Clay's journey to the majors reflects the intense competition and rigorous selection processes of the late 1980s, a time when many players were vying for a spot in the spotlight of America's pastime. While his statistical record may not capture the attention of fans, Danny Clay remains a part of the intricate tapestry of baseball history, representing the countless athletes who pursued their dreams with determination and passion, even if their time in the limelight was fleeting.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	17	0	0	0	0	24.0	27	16	5	21	12	6.00	0

Career ERA 6.00 vs. league average 3.73 across their career seasons — 60.7% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1988	PHI	NL	0	1	17	0	0	0	0	24.0	27	16	21	12	6.00	3.73 (-61%)	-2031.2

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
17	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.696 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1988	PHI	NL	17	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	17	0	1	2	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1988	PHI	P	17	0	1	2	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	17

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Los Angeles Pierce College	Woodland Hills	CA	1980
Loyola Marymount University	Los Angeles	CA	1981, 1982