Jake Daniel, baseball player, 1937-1937

Jake Daniel

Born: 4/22/1911 in Roanoke, AL, USA

Died: 4/23/1995 in LaGrange, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1937-07-24 | Final Game: 1937-08-07

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Handley Jacob Daniel

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Biography

Jake Daniel was born in 1911 and had a brief career in Major League Baseball, playing as a position player from July 24 to August 7, 1937. Over the course of 12 games, Daniel recorded 5 hits, resulting in a batting average of .185. He contributed 3 runs batted in, showcasing his potential as a supporting player in the lineup, although he did not hit any home runs or steal bases during his time in the league. Daniel's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era into a time characterized by more offensive play. Despite his limited time in the majors, Daniel's presence in the game reflects the diverse tapestry of players who passed through the league, each contributing to the rich history of baseball. His short stint serves as a reminder of the opportunities and challenges faced by many players in the competitive landscape of the 1930s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
12 27 3 5 1 0 0 3 0 3 4 0.185 0.267 0.222 0.489 0.0

Career AVG .185 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — 33.0% below league average.

Career OBP .267 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 22.1% below league average.

Career SLG .222 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 44.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.489 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — 34.0% 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
1937 BRO NL 12 27 3 5 1 0 0 3 0 3 4 0.185 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 7 0 51 3 0 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1937 BRO 1B 7 0 51 3 0 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 7