Jack Daniels, baseball player, 1952-1952

Jack Daniels

Born: 12/21/1927 in Chester, PA, USA

Died: 4/16/2013 in Shreveport, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1952-04-18 | Final Game: 1952-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Harold Jack Daniels

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Biography

Jack Daniels was a professional baseball player whose career spanned the 1952 season. Born in 1927, Daniels made his mark as a position player during a time when Major League Baseball was beginning to see the effects of post-World War II dynamics, including the integration of the game and the transition into a more competitive era. He played a total of 106 games, showcasing his versatility and determination on the field. Despite facing challenges in his batting performance, finishing his career with a batting average of .187, Daniels contributed to his teams with 41 hits, including 2 home runs and 14 RBIs. He also demonstrated his speed on the base paths with 3 stolen bases. While his statistical achievements may not have placed him among the game's greats, Daniels' dedication to the sport and his participation during an evolving period in baseball history reflect the spirit of perseverance that characterizes many players of his era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
106 219 31 41 5 1 2 14 3 28 30 0.187 0.288 0.247 0.535 -888.0

Career AVG .187 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 25.9% below league average.

Career OBP .288 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 11.8% below league average.

Career SLG .247 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 33.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.535 vs. league average 0.696 across their career seasons — 23.2% 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
1952 BSN NL 106 219 31 41 5 1 2 14 3 28 30 0.187 .252 (-26%) .326 (-12%) .369 (-33%) .696 (-23%) -888.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 87 0 119 6 3 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1952 BSN OF 87 0 119 6 3 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 15
Right Field 74