Danny Godby, baseball player, 1974-1974

Danny Godby

Born: 11/4/1946 in Logan, WV, USA

MLB Debut: 1974-08-10 | Final Game: 1974-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Danny Ray Godby

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Biography

Danny Godby, born in 1946, was a professional baseball player who made a brief but memorable impact in Major League Baseball. His career spanned from August 10, 1974, to September 25, 1974, during which he played as a position player in a total of 13 games. Godby became known for his resilience and determination, embodying the spirit of many players of his era who persevered to make their mark in the game. In his short stint in the majors, Godby recorded 2 hits and 1 RBI, finishing with a batting average of .154. While he did not hit any home runs or steal bases, his contributions to the team dynamics and his commitment to the sport were significant. Godby's journey through the 1970s reflected a unique period in baseball, characterized by a transition in playing styles and the increasing competitiveness of the league. Though his major league career was brief, he remains a part of baseball history, representing the countless players who aspired to achieve greatness on the diamond.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
13 13 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 3 4 0.154 0.294 0.154 0.448 0.0

Career AVG .154 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 40.1% below league average.

Career OBP .294 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 9.3% below league average.

Career SLG .154 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 58.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.448 vs. league average 0.693 across their career seasons — 35.4% 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
1974 STL NL 13 13 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 3 4 0.154 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 4 2 8 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1974 SLN OF 4 2 8 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 2
Right Field 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Bowling Green State University Bowling Green OH 1966, 1967, 1968