Von McDaniel

Born: 4/18/1939 in Hollis, OK, USA

Died: 8/20/1995 in Lawton, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1957-06-13 | Final Game: 1958-05-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Max Von McDaniel

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Biography

Von McDaniel, born in 1939, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1957 to 1958. His career, though brief, showcased his potential on the mound during a time when the league was transitioning out of the deadball era and into a more dynamic offensive period. McDaniel finished his career with a win-loss record of 7-5 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.45, reflecting his ability to compete effectively at the highest level. Over his two seasons, McDaniel demonstrated his skills as a strikeout pitcher, accumulating a total of 45 strikeouts. Although he did not record any saves during his career, his contributions as a reliable starting pitcher were evident in his performances. McDaniel's career occurred during a competitive era in baseball, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of Major League history, celebrated for his tenacity and the promise he showed in his time on the field.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
7	5	19	14	4	2	0	88.7	76	34	7	36	45	3.45	0

Career ERA 3.45 vs. league average 3.85 across their career seasons — 10.3% 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
1957	STL	NL	7	5	17	13	4	2	0	86.7	71	31	31	45	3.22	3.83 (+16%)	-
1958	STL	NL	0	0	2	1	0	0	0	2.0	5	3	5	0	13.50	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
19	26	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	10	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1957	STL	NL	17	26	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	10	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1958	STL	NL	2	0	0	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	19	14	3	9	0	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1957	SLN	P	17	13	3	9	0	3
1958	SLN	P	2	1	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	19