Danny Kravitz

Born: 12/21/1930 in Lopez, PA, USA

Died: 6/19/2013 in Danville, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1956-04-17 | Final Game: 1960-09-18

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Daniel Kravitz

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Biography

Danny Kravitz, born in 1930, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1956 to 1960. Primarily serving as a position player, Kravitz showcased his skills over the course of 215 games. Throughout his career, he recorded 130 hits, 10 home runs, and 54 RBIs, concluding with a batting average of .236. Known for his versatility on the field, he contributed effectively in various roles, though his impact was perhaps most notable during a transitional period in baseball characterized by the rise of more powerful hitters and evolving playing styles. Kravitz's career spanned the late 1950s, a time when the game was beginning to see a shift towards offensive prowess, setting the stage for the explosive eras that would follow. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, his dedication and performance on the field earned him a place in baseball history. With a single stolen base to his credit, Kravitz was not known for his speed but rather for his solid contributions and the resilience he displayed throughout his playing years before retiring in 1960.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
215	552	52	130	22	7	10	54	1	35	64	0.236	0.280	0.355	0.635	-791.8

Career AVG .236 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 8.4% below league average.

Career OBP .280 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 14.1% below league average.

Career SLG .355 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.635 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — 11.6% 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
1956	PIT	NL	32	68	6	18	2	2	2	10	1	5	9	0.265	.258 (+3%)	.331 (-6%)	.397 (+11%)	.728 (+3%)	5.5
1957	PIT	NL	19	41	2	6	1	0	0	4	0	2	10	0.146	—	—	—	—	0.0
1958	PIT	NL	45	100	9	24	3	2	1	5	0	11	10	0.240	.257 (-7%)	.324 (-4%)	.394 (-14%)	.719 (-9%)	-160.8
1959	PIT	NL	52	162	18	41	9	1	3	21	0	5	14	0.253	.256 (-1%)	.323 (-15%)	.392 (-4%)	.715 (-9%)	-315.0
1960	PIT	NL	8	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1960	KC1	AL	59	175	17	41	7	2	4	14	0	11	19	0.234	.255 (-8%)	.323 (-14%)	.387 (-6%)	.711 (-9%)	0.0