Danny Musser, baseball player, 1932-1932

Danny Musser

Born: 9/5/1905 in Zion, PA, USA

Died: 3/2/2000 in Upper Sandusky, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1932-09-18 | Final Game: 1932-09-18

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: William Daniel Musser

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Biography

Danny Musser, born in 1905, was a professional baseball player who made a brief but notable appearance in Major League Baseball. His career spanned a single day on September 18, 1932, when he played one game for the Philadelphia Phillies. During this game, Musser made his mark by recording one hit in two at-bats, which gave him a remarkable batting average of 0.5. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs, his performance in that solitary game left a lasting impression on the franchise's history, marking him as a player who had the rare distinction of stepping onto a Major League field, if only for a fleeting moment. Musser's career is emblematic of the many players who aspired to leave their mark in the competitive landscape of early 20th-century baseball, a time when the game was transitioning into a more modern era. Though his time in the spotlight was limited, Musser's story highlights the dedication and passion shared by countless players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if their careers were not defined by lengthy statistics or accolades. His singular game serves as a reminder of the fleeting nature of opportunity in professional sports.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500 0.500 0.500 1.000 0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — +81.8% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — +49.1% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — +27.7% above league average.

Career OPS 1.000 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — +37.6% 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
1932 WSN AL 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1932 WS1 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Pennsylvania State University State College PA 1930, 1931