Danny Gardella

Born: 2/26/1920 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 3/6/2005 in Yonkers, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1944-05-14 | Final Game: 1950-04-20

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Daniel Lewis Gardella

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Biography

Danny Gardella was a professional baseball player born in 1920, whose career spanned from 1944 to 1950. Primarily serving as a position player, Gardella made his mark in Major League Baseball during a transformative period for the sport, just after World War II. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 169 games, accumulating a total of 145 hits, 24 home runs, and 85 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .267. His ability to contribute offensively was complemented by his speed on the base paths, as he recorded 2 stolen bases during his time in the league. Gardella's career unfolded during an era characterized by the integration of baseball and the emergence of new playing styles, which added layers of complexity to the game. He was known for his power-hitting ability, demonstrated by his total of 24 home runs, which positioned him as a notable contributor during his playing years. While his career was relatively brief, Gardella's impact on the field and his participation in the post-war era helped shape the future of baseball, paving the way for future generations of players. He retired from professional baseball on April 20, 1950, leaving behind a legacy as a skilled athlete of his time.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
169	543	74	145	12	3	24	85	2	57	68	0.267	0.343	0.433	0.776	1377.9

Career AVG .267 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .343 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .433 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — +17.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.776 vs. league average 0.703 across their career seasons — +10.4% 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
1944	NY1	NL	47	112	20	28	2	2	6	14	0	11	13	0.250	.261 (-4%)	.325 (-1%)	.357 (+30%)	.683 (+15%)	255.7
1945	NY1	NL	121	430	54	117	10	1	18	71	2	46	55	0.272	.260 (+4%)	.328 (+6%)	.354 (+20%)	.683 (+13%)	1122.2
1950	STL	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0