Danny Graves

Born: 8/7/1973 in Saigon, South Vietnam

MLB Debut: 1996-07-13 | Final Game: 2006-05-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Daniel Peter Graves

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Biography

Danny Graves, born in 1973, was a prominent right-handed pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1996 until 2006. Known for his effective fastball and slider, Graves played a crucial role as a closer, particularly with the Cincinnati Reds, where he established himself as one of the more reliable relief pitchers of his era. Over his ten-year career, he compiled a record of 43-44 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.05, showcasing his ability to perform under pressure in high-stakes situations. Graves was selected as an All-Star twice during his career, reflecting his status among the elite closers of the time. He recorded a total of 182 saves and struck out 429 batters, highlighting his effectiveness in shutting down opposing lineups. His contributions were particularly significant in the context of the late 1990s and early 2000s, a period characterized by offensive prowess in the league. Graves' legacy as a reliable pitcher and his leadership in the bullpen left a lasting impact on the teams he played for, particularly the Reds, where he remains a memorable figure in the franchise's history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
43	44	518	30	2	1	182	808.3	857	364	96	271	429	4.05	0

Career ERA 4.05 vs. league average 4.48 across their career seasons — 9.5% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1996	CLE	AL	2	0	15	0	0	0	0	29.7	29	15	10	22	4.55	4.61 (+1%)	772.2
1997	CLE	AL	0	0	5	0	0	0	0	11.3	15	6	9	4	4.76	4.39 (-9%)	-764.0
1997	CIN	NL	0	0	10	0	0	0	0	14.7	26	10	11	7	6.14	4.39 (-40%)	-5.6
1998	CIN	NL	2	1	62	0	0	0	8	81.3	76	30	28	44	3.32	4.43 (+25%)	638.6
1999	CIN	NL	8	7	75	0	0	0	27	111.0	90	38	49	69	3.08	4.71 (+35%)	761.2
2000	CIN	NL	10	5	66	0	0	0	30	91.3	81	26	42	53	2.56	4.77 (+46%)	416.8
2001	CIN	NL	6	5	66	0	0	0	32	80.3	83	37	18	49	4.15	4.42 (+6%)	1294.2
2002	CIN	NL	7	3	68	4	0	0	32	98.7	99	35	25	58	3.19	4.28 (+25%)	1807.1
2003	CIN	NL	4	15	30	26	2	1	2	169.0	204	100	41	60	5.33	4.40 (-21%)	-4728.3
2004	CIN	NL	1	6	68	0	0	0	41	68.3	77	30	13	40	3.95	4.46 (+12%)	-615.5
2005	CIN	NL	1	1	20	0	0	0	10	18.3	30	15	12	8	7.36	4.29 (-72%)	-1222.1
2005	NYN	NL	0	0	20	0	0	0	0	20.3	29	13	8	12	5.75	4.29 (-34%)	-1209.0
2006	CLE	AL	2	1	13	0	0	0	0	14.0	18	9	5	3	5.79	4.53 (-28%)	-719.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
520	76	5	8	0	0	2	3	1	1	25	0.105	0.117	0.184	0.301	-660.0

Career AVG .105 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 60.5% below league average.

Career OBP .117 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 65.2% below league average.

Career SLG .184 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 56.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.301 vs. league average 0.762 across their career seasons — 60.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1996	CLE	AL	15	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1997	CLE	AL	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1997	CIN	NL	10	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1998	CIN	NL	62	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1999	CIN	NL	75	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2000	CIN	NL	66	2	1	1	1	1	0	1	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
2001	CIN	NL	66	4	1	1	1	2	0	0	2	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
2002	CIN	NL	69	6	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2003	CIN	NL	31	54	2	6	0	0	1	0	15	0.111	.264 (-58%)	.332 (-67%)	.422 (-74%)	.754 (-71%)	-660.0
2004	CIN	NL	68	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2005	CIN	NL	20	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2005	NYN	NL	20	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2006	CLE	AL	13	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	518	30	59	161	7	13

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1996	CLE	P	15	0	2	2	0	0
1997	CLE	P	5	0	0	0	0	0
1997	CIN	P	10	0	3	3	1	0
1998	CIN	P	62	0	7	15	2	0
1999	CIN	P	75	0	7	21	0	3
2000	CIN	P	66	0	5	24	1	4
2001	CIN	P	66	0	6	21	0	0
2002	CIN	P	68	4	13	20	0	0
2003	CIN	P	30	26	12	35	0	2
2004	CIN	P	68	0	2	10	0	3
2005	CIN	P	20	0	1	4	1	0
2005	NYN	P	20	0	0	3	1	0
2006	CLE	P	13	0	1	3	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	518

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
2002	Lou Gehrig Memorial Award

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2006	CLE	AL	$600,000
2005	CIN	NL	$6,250,000
2004	CIN	NL	$6,000,000
2003	CIN	NL	$5,000,000
2002	CIN	NL	$3,525,000
2001	CIN	NL	$2,100,000
2000	CIN	NL	$400,000
1999	CIN	NL	$260,000
1998	CIN	NL	$175,000
1997	CIN	NL	$160,000
Total Career Earnings			$24,470,000