Travis Denker

Born: 8/5/1985 in Fountain Valley, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-05-21 | Final Game: 2008-07-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Travis Norton Denker

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Biography

Travis Denker was a professional baseball player born in 1985, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) during a brief stint from 2008. Primarily serving as a position player, Denker made his MLB debut on May 21, 2008, and concluded his major league career on July 10, 2008. Over the course of 24 games, he compiled a batting average of .243, recording 9 hits, including 1 home run, and driving in 3 runs. His performance highlighted a fleeting moment in the competitive baseball landscape of the late 2000s, a time marked by power hitting and the continued evolution of player training and performance. Denker's playing style was characterized by versatility, as he navigated the challenges of breaking into a major league roster during an era when teams sought both power and speed. Despite his limited time on the field, Denker's contributions during his career reflected the struggles many players face in securing a lasting place in the majors. After concluding his MLB career, he remained a part of the baseball community, showcasing the passion and dedication that defines the journey of countless athletes aspiring to leave their mark in the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
24	37	6	9	4	1	1	3	0	5	10	0.243	0.333	0.486	0.820	0.0

Career AVG .243 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 7.8% below league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .486 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — +16.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.820 vs. league average 0.749 across their career seasons — +9.4% above 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
2008	SFG	NL	24	37	6	9	4	1	1	3	0	5	10	0.243	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	13	8	19	16	1	3
3B	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2008	SFN	2B	13	8	19	16	1	3
2008	SFN	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	13
Third Base	1