Bert Daniels

Born: 10/31/1882 in Danville, IL, USA

Died: 6/6/1958 in Cedar Grove, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1910-06-25 | Final Game: 1914-10-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Bernard Elmer Daniels

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Biography

Bert Daniels was a professional baseball player born in 1882, who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1910 to 1914, during a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented style of play. Daniels played 526 games primarily as a position player and showcased his versatility on the field. Over his career, he recorded 486 hits, contributing to a batting average of .255. His ability to get on base and create scoring opportunities was evident, as he accumulated 130 RBIs and demonstrated notable speed with 159 stolen bases. Daniels was known for his aggressive playing style and was a key figure in the outfield during his tenure. He hit five home runs, a modest total for the era, but his overall contributions to the game extended beyond power hitting. His proficiency on the base paths and ability to score runs made him a valuable asset to his teams. As the sport evolved in the years following his retirement, Daniels' career remains a reflection of the foundational skills that shaped modern baseball, bridging the gap between the strategic play of the deadball era and the explosive offense that would come to characterize the game in subsequent decades.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
526	1903	295	486	76	40	5	130	159	203	224	0.255	0.349	0.345	0.695	1693.9

Career AVG .255 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .349 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — +6.8% above league average.

Career SLG .345 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.695 vs. league average 0.672 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
1910	NYY	AL	95	356	68	90	13	8	1	17	41	41	52	0.253	.249 (+1%)	.317 (+12%)	.326 (+5%)	.644 (+8%)	689.2
1911	NYY	AL	131	462	74	132	16	9	2	31	40	48	44	0.286	.266 (+7%)	.336 (+12%)	.356 (+4%)	.693 (+8%)	903.2
1912	NYY	AL	135	496	72	136	25	11	2	41	37	51	52	0.274	.268 (+2%)	.335 (+8%)	.358 (+6%)	.694 (+7%)	829.8
1913	NYY	AL	94	320	52	69	13	5	0	22	27	44	36	0.216	.259 (-17%)	.325 (+5%)	.345 (-17%)	.670 (-6%)	-100.8
1914	CIN	NL	71	269	29	59	9	7	0	19	14	19	40	0.219	.255 (-14%)	.322 (-14%)	.339 (-10%)	.661 (-12%)	-627.6