Danny Friend

Born: 4/18/1873 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 6/1/1942 in Chillicothe, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1895-09-10 | Final Game: 1898-05-08

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Daniel Sebastian Friend

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Biography

Danny Friend was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1895 to 1909. Born in 1873, he made his mark during a transitional period in baseball, moving away from the deadball era towards a more dynamic game. Over his career, Friend compiled a win-loss record of 32-29, showcasing his resilience and competitive spirit on the mound. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 4.71, indicating the challenges he faced in an era where scoring was often hard-fought, and offensive strategies were evolving. Friend accumulated a total of 158 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to overpower hitters despite the limitations of his era. While he did not record any saves during his career, his contributions to his teams were significant, helping to lay the groundwork for future generations of pitchers. Friend's playing style reflected the gritty characteristics of late 19th-century baseball, where pitchers often relied on guile and endurance to navigate through games. His legacy remains as a testament to the evolution of pitching in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
32	29	67	64	58	1	0	551.7	612	289	22	249	158	4.71	0

Career ERA 4.71 vs. league average 4.23 across their career seasons — 11.4% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1895	CHC	NL	2	2	5	5	5	0	41.0	50	24	14	10	5.27	4.77 (-10%)	-
1896	CHC	NL	18	14	36	33	28	1	290.7	298	153	139	86	4.74	4.36 (-9%)	-
1897	CHC	NL	12	11	24	24	23	0	203.0	244	102	86	58	4.52	4.30 (-5%)	-
1898	CHC	NL	0	2	2	2	2	0	17.0	20	10	10	4	5.29	3.59 (-47%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
69	238	28	61	9	3	1	20	3	9	11	0.256	0.283	0.332	0.615	-671.0

Career AVG .256 vs. league average .287 across their career seasons — 10.6% below league average.

Career OBP .283 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — 19.1% below league average.

Career SLG .332 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 12.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.615 vs. league average 0.730 across their career seasons — 15.7% 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
1895	CHC	NL	5	17	4	4	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	0.235	—	—	—	—	0.0
1896	CHC	NL	37	126	12	30	3	3	1	10	2	3	5	0.238	.290 (-18%)	.354 (-28%)	.387 (-14%)	.741 (-21%)	-505.9
1897	CHC	NL	25	88	12	25	5	0	0	9	1	5	5	0.284	.291 (-3%)	.354 (-9%)	.387 (-12%)	.741 (-10%)	-165.1
1898	CHC	NL	2	7	0	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0