Danny Goodwin

Born: 9/2/1953 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1975-09-03 | Final Game: 1982-07-07

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Danny Kay Goodwin

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Biography

Danny Goodwin was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 1975 to 1982. Born in 1953, he primarily played as a position player and made a notable impact during his time in Major League Baseball. Over the course of 252 games, Goodwin compiled 150 hits, including 13 home runs and 81 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .236. His ability to contribute to the offense was complemented by his speed on the bases, as he recorded 3 stolen bases throughout his career. Goodwin's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively-oriented game. Though he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his persistence and dedication to the sport left a mark. His journey through Major League Baseball, despite the challenges of a competitive landscape, highlighted the resilience and determination often seen in players of that era. After retiring on July 7, 1982, Goodwin’s legacy continued to resonate, serving as an inspiration for aspiring athletes in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
252	636	72	150	32	8	13	81	3	61	137	0.236	0.301	0.373	0.674	-546.0

Career AVG .236 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 9.7% below league average.

Career OBP .301 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 7.7% below league average.

Career SLG .373 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.674 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — 5.4% 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
1975	LAA	AL	4	10	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0
1977	LAA	AL	35	91	5	19	6	1	1	8	0	5	19	0.209	.264 (-21%)	.329 (-24%)	.401 (-18%)	.730 (-21%)	-343.4
1978	LAA	AL	24	58	9	16	5	0	2	10	0	10	13	0.276	.257 (+7%)	.323 (+16%)	.378 (+23%)	.702 (+20%)	202.8
1979	MIN	AL	58	159	22	46	8	5	5	27	0	11	23	0.289	.265 (+9%)	.329 (+2%)	.397 (+25%)	.727 (+14%)	345.2
1980	MIN	AL	55	115	12	23	5	0	1	11	0	17	32	0.200	.264 (-24%)	.326 (-8%)	.387 (-30%)	.714 (-20%)	-366.8
1981	MIN	AL	59	151	18	34	6	1	2	17	3	16	32	0.225	.255 (-12%)	.320 (-7%)	.368 (-14%)	.688 (-11%)	-263.9
1982	OAK	AL	17	52	6	11	2	1	2	8	0	2	13	0.212	.261 (-19%)	.324 (-27%)	.388 (+4%)	.712 (-10%)	-119.8