Pepper Daniels

Born: 8/20/1902 in Valdosta, GA, USA

Died: 9/25/1978 in Chester, NY, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 192 lbs

Full name: Leon Thomas Daniels

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Biography

Pepper Daniels, born in 1902, is an active position player known for his versatility and tenacity on the baseball field. Over his career, Daniels has played in 356 games, accumulating 259 hits and demonstrating a solid power-hitting ability with 13 home runs. His offensive contributions also include 131 RBIs, showcasing his knack for driving in runs when his team needs them most. With a batting average of .241 and 17 stolen bases, Daniels combines speed with the ability to make contact, making him a valuable asset to his team. Daniels continues to compete in an era marked by a dynamic evolution of the game, where athleticism and strategic play are at the forefront. His career reflects the resilience and adaptability required to thrive in modern baseball, where players face increasingly specialized pitching and defensive strategies. As he actively contributes to his team's efforts, Pepper Daniels remains a significant figure in the ongoing narrative of baseball, embodying the spirit of competition and the pursuit of excellence in America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
356 1076 138 259 45 7 13 131 17 109 0 0.241 0.312 0.332 0.643 -2495.6

Career AVG .241 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 15.2% below league average.

Career OBP .312 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 9.8% below league average.

Career SLG .332 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 16.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.643 vs. league average 0.744 across their career seasons — 13.5% 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
1921 DS NNL 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1922 DS NNL 2 3 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1923 DS NNL 49 129 18 27 7 2 1 20 0 10 0 0.209 .282 (-26%) .344 (-23%) .390 (-19%) .734 (-21%) -502.6
1924 HBG ECL 15 42 7 12 5 0 0 5 0 2 0 0.286 — — — — 0.0
1924 DS NNL 27 76 9 15 1 1 0 10 1 11 0 0.197 .283 (-30%) .345 (-13%) .389 (-39%) .734 (-27%) 0.0
1925 DS NNL 71 232 27 52 7 2 4 27 8 18 0 0.224 .288 (-22%) .349 (-20%) .407 (-21%) .756 (-20%) -912.6
1926 DS NNL 58 166 19 43 4 1 4 21 3 18 0 0.259 .279 (-7%) .345 (-3%) .390 (-6%) .735 (-5%) -112.2
1927 DS NNL 80 283 36 75 12 1 4 29 3 30 0 0.265 .282 (-6%) .344 (-3%) .392 (-9%) .736 (-6%) -281.8
1930 DS NNL 45 132 20 33 9 0 0 18 2 17 0 0.250 .293 (-15%) .354 (-4%) .429 (-26%) .784 (-16%) -355.4
1931 CC2 NNL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1935 BE NN2 4 8 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.125 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
4 10 0 4 1 0 0 2 1 0 0.400

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1930 NNC DS 4 10 0 4 1 0 0 2 1 0 0.400

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 0 1 0 0 0
3B 1 0 1 2 0 0
C 334 240 1073 166 50 17
OF 2 0 0 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1921 DS C 4 1 7 1 0 0
1921 DS OF 2 0 0 0 1 0
1922 DS C 2 1 7 1 1 0
1923 DS C 49 41 183 31 7 3
1924 HBG C 13 13 47 9 3 0
1924 DS C 26 22 122 19 6 1
1925 DS C 71 0 0 0 0 0
1926 DS 1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1926 DS 3B 1 0 1 2 0 0
1926 DS C 52 47 191 33 9 3
1927 DS C 79 79 310 46 17 7
1930 DS 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1930 DS C 35 34 196 25 7 3
1931 CC2 C 1 0 2 0 0 0
1935 BE C 2 2 8 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 334
First Base 2
Third Base 1
Center Field 1
Right Field 1