Boots Day

Born: 8/31/1947 in Ilion, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-06-15 | Final Game: 1974-09-24

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Charles Frederick Day

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Biography

Boots Day, born in 1947, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 1969 and 1974. Primarily serving as a position player, Day played a total of 471 games during his career. He recorded 295 hits, demonstrating a steady presence at the plate with a batting average of .256. Known for his versatility and tenacity, Day contributed 8 home runs and 98 RBIs, while also showcasing his speed with 15 stolen bases. Day's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the rise of power hitting and the increasing importance of athleticism. Although he was not a star player, his consistent performance and ability to contribute in various ways made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. Boots Day's legacy in the game reflects the dedication and hard work of many players from the late 1960s to early 1970s, a time when baseball was evolving both on and off the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
471	1151	146	295	28	6	8	98	15	95	141	0.256	0.314	0.312	0.626	-1448.5

Career AVG .256 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .314 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .312 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 15.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.626 vs. league average 0.691 across their career seasons — 9.5% 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
1969	STL	NL	11	6	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1970	CHC	NL	11	8	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1970	WSN	NL	41	108	14	29	4	0	0	5	3	6	18	0.269	.253 (+6%)	.325 (-6%)	.385 (-21%)	.711 (-14%)	0.0
1971	WSN	NL	127	371	53	105	10	2	4	33	9	33	39	0.283	.249 (+14%)	.316 (+8%)	.365 (-3%)	.682 (+2%)	207.3
1972	WSN	NL	128	386	32	90	7	4	0	30	3	29	44	0.233	.243 (-4%)	.310 (-7%)	.353 (-23%)	.664 (-16%)	-1061.5
1973	WSN	NL	101	207	36	57	7	0	4	28	0	21	28	0.275	.256 (+7%)	.325 (+5%)	.378 (-3%)	.703 (+1%)	75.5
1974	WSN	NL	52	65	8	12	0	0	0	2	0	5	8	0.185	.256 (-28%)	.324 (-26%)	.369 (-50%)	.693 (-39%)	-423.3