Danny Green

Born: 11/6/1876 in Burlington, NJ, USA

Died: 11/9/1914 in Blackwood, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1898-08-17 | Final Game: 1905-10-08

Bats: L | Throws: R

Full name: Edward Green

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Biography

Danny Green was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century, spanning a career from 1898 to 1905. Born in 1876, Green made a significant impact in the game with his impressive offensive skills and versatility on the field. He played in 923 games, accumulating 1,021 hits and achieving a batting average of .293, which underscored his ability to consistently connect with the ball. Known for his speed, Green also stole 192 bases, showcasing a dynamic playing style that contributed to his teams' offensive strategies. Throughout his career, Green recorded 29 home runs and 423 RBIs, solidifying his reputation as a reliable run producer. His contributions came during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport began evolving from the deadball era into a more dynamic and competitive landscape. Green's performance on the field reflected the changing nature of the game, as he combined power and speed in a way that was becoming increasingly valued. His legacy remains a testament to the skill and athleticism of players from an era that laid the groundwork for modern baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
923	3484	552	1021	124	65	29	423	192	315	386	0.293	0.359	0.391	0.750	8543.6

Career AVG .293 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — +11.0% above league average.

Career OBP .359 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — +11.8% above league average.

Career SLG .391 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — +13.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.750 vs. league average 0.666 across their career seasons — +12.7% 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
1898	CHC	NL	47	188	26	59	4	3	4	27	12	7	14	0.314	.270 (+16%)	.333 (+2%)	.347 (+24%)	.680 (+13%)	352.4
1899	CHC	NL	117	475	90	140	12	11	6	56	18	35	50	0.295	.282 (+4%)	.343 (+2%)	.366 (+10%)	.710 (+6%)	556.9
1900	CHC	NL	103	389	63	116	21	5	5	49	28	17	36	0.298	.279 (+7%)	.338 (avg)	.366 (+14%)	.705 (+7%)	432.3
1901	CHC	NL	133	537	82	168	16	12	6	61	31	40	60	0.313	.271 (+15%)	.326 (+11%)	.359 (+17%)	.686 (+14%)	1483.4
1902	CHW	AL	129	481	77	150	16	11	0	62	35	53	40	0.312	.266 (+17%)	.321 (+21%)	.343 (+14%)	.665 (+17%)	1748.6
1903	CHW	AL	135	499	75	154	26	7	6	62	29	47	58	0.309	.261 (+18%)	.316 (+18%)	.345 (+23%)	.662 (+21%)	2060.8
1904	CHW	AL	147	536	83	142	16	10	2	62	28	63	77	0.265	.246 (+7%)	.300 (+17%)	.321 (+7%)	.622 (+12%)	1425.2
1905	CHW	AL	112	379	56	92	13	6	0	44	11	53	51	0.243	.248 (-2%)	.307 (+12%)	.322 (-4%)	.629 (+4%)	484.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	912	249	1578	107	105	46

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1898	CHN	OF	47	0	87	10	3	5
1899	CHN	OF	115	0	175	22	11	12
1900	CHN	OF	102	0	218	10	15	2
1901	CHN	OF	133	0	312	16	24	7
1902	CHA	OF	129	0	217	11	14	4
1903	CHA	OF	133	0	219	16	17	8
1904	CHA	OF	146	146	231	13	9	5
1905	CHA	OF	107	103	119	9	12	3