Dan Griner, baseball player, 1912-1918

Dan Griner

Born: 3/7/1888 in Centerville, TN, USA

Died: 6/4/1950 in Bishopville, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-08-17 | Final Game: 1918-06-08

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Donald Dexter Griner

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Biography

Dan Griner was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the major leagues from 1912 to 1918. Born in 1888, Griner made his mark during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball period to a more offensive-minded approach in baseball. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 28 wins and 55 losses, with a solid earned run average (ERA) of 3.49. His ability to strike out batters was evident in his total of 244 strikeouts, showcasing his skill and competitiveness on the mound. Additionally, he recorded 6 saves, a notable achievement for pitchers in that time, indicating his capability in high-pressure situations. Griner's playing style reflected the strategies of his era, where pitchers often relied on a combination of finesse and control rather than the overpowering fastballs that would later define the game. Despite his overall win-loss record, Griner's contributions to his teams were significant, and he played a role in the evolving landscape of baseball during the early 20th century. After his retirement on June 8, 1918, Griner left behind a legacy as a determined competitor who navigated the challenges of a rapidly changing sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
28 55 135 81 43 7 6 673.7 700 261 22 202 244 3.49 0

Career ERA 3.49 vs. league average 2.97 across their career seasons — 17.5% worse 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
1912 STL NL 3 4 12 7 2 0 0 54.0 59 19 15 20 3.17 3.36 (+6%) -
1913 STL NL 10 22 34 34 18 1 0 225.0 279 127 66 79 5.08 3.07 (-66%) -
1914 STL NL 9 13 37 16 11 2 2 179.0 163 50 57 74 2.51 2.93 (+14%) -
1915 STL NL 5 11 37 18 9 3 3 150.3 137 47 46 46 2.81 2.90 (+3%) -
1916 STL NL 0 0 4 0 0 0 1 11.0 15 5 3 3 4.09 2.78 (-47%) -
1918 BRO NL 1 5 11 6 3 1 0 54.3 47 13 15 22 2.15 2.83 (+24%) 180.5

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
138 219 18 52 11 2 0 16 2 20 76 0.237 0.301 0.306 0.607 -55.5

Career AVG .237 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.

Career OBP .301 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 6.5% below league average.

Career SLG .306 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.607 vs. league average 0.660 across their career seasons — 8.0% 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
1912 STL NL 12 13 2 1 0 0 0 1 1 3 6 0.077 — — — — 0.0
1913 STL NL 34 81 7 21 3 2 0 8 0 5 25 0.259 .259 (avg) .325 (-7%) .345 (avg) .670 (-3%) -67.0
1914 STL NL 37 55 4 14 4 0 0 2 1 6 18 0.255 .255 (avg) .322 (+2%) .339 (-4%) .661 (-1%) -3.0
1915 STL NL 39 52 4 14 4 0 0 5 0 4 17 0.269 .250 (+7%) .318 (+1%) .332 (+4%) .651 (+3%) 14.5
1916 STL NL 4 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1918 BRO NL 12 14 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 8 0.071 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
P 135 0 18 173 4 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1912 SLN P 12 0 1 8 0 0
1913 SLN P 34 0 7 69 2 0
1914 SLN P 37 0 7 41 1 0
1915 SLN P 37 0 3 35 1 1
1916 SLN P 4 0 0 3 0 0
1918 BRO 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1918 BRO P 11 0 0 17 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 135
Third Base 1