Jordan Danks, baseball player, 2012-2015

Jordan Danks

Born: 8/7/1986 in Austin, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2012-06-07 | Final Game: 2015-08-06

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Jordan Cooper Danks

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Biography

Jordan Danks was a professional baseball player born in 1986, whose career spanned from 2012 to 2015. Primarily playing as an outfielder, Danks made a name for himself as a versatile position player during his time in Major League Baseball. He appeared in 184 games, where he recorded 78 hits and hit 8 home runs, contributing 26 RBIs to his teams. With a batting average of .224, Danks showcased a combination of speed and power, evidenced by his 15 stolen bases throughout his career. Danks’ playing era coincided with a time when baseball was evolving in terms of player development and offensive strategies. While he may not have had the overwhelming statistical impact of some of his contemporaries, he carved out a role as a reliable contributor off the bench and a defensive asset in the outfield. His journey through the majors reflected the challenges faced by many players striving to make a mark in a competitive landscape, and his legacy remains a reminder of the dedication and determination required to succeed at the highest levels of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
184 348 41 78 10 0 8 26 15 38 121 0.224 0.300 0.322 0.622 -625.4

Career AVG .224 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 11.5% below league average.

Career OBP .300 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 5.3% below league average.

Career SLG .322 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 19.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.622 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 13.0% 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
2012 CHW AL 50 67 12 15 1 0 1 4 3 6 16 0.224 .254 (-12%) .318 (-12%) .405 (-30%) .724 (-22%) -263.1
2013 CHW AL 79 160 15 37 7 0 5 12 7 18 57 0.231 .253 (-9%) .317 (-1%) .396 (-7%) .714 (-5%) -98.1
2014 CHW AL 51 117 14 26 2 0 2 10 5 14 46 0.222 .251 (-12%) .313 (-3%) .386 (-25%) .700 (-15%) -264.2
2015 PHI NL 4 4 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
OF 157 86 237 2 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2012 CHA OF 41 15 44 0 0 0
2013 CHA OF 68 40 100 1 1 1
2014 CHA OF 47 31 93 1 1 0
2015 PHI OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 36
Center Field 89
Right Field 35
Designated Hitter 12

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Texas at Austin Austin TX 2006, 2007, 2008