Danny Napoleon, baseball player, 1965-1966

Danny Napoleon

Born: 1/11/1942 in Claysburg, PA, USA

Died: 4/26/2003 in Trenton, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1965-04-14 | Final Game: 1966-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Daniel Napoleon

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Biography

Danny Napoleon, born in 1942, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player primarily in the mid-1960s. His Major League career spanned from 1965 to 1966, during which he appeared in 80 games. Napoleon's tenure in the league occurred during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by the emergence of more athletic and versatile players as teams began to emphasize speed and defensive skills. Despite his limited offensive output, Napoleon contributed with 21 hits and 7 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .162. He did not hit any home runs or steal bases during his time in the league, which underscored the challenges he faced at the plate. Although his statistics may not reflect a lasting impact, his journey through the Major Leagues is a testament to the dedication and perseverance required to reach the highest level of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
80 130 7 21 3 1 0 7 0 9 33 0.162 0.225 0.200 0.425 -682.8

Career AVG .162 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 34.6% below league average.

Career OBP .225 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — 27.4% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 46.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.425 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 37.8% 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
1965 NYN NL 68 97 5 14 1 1 0 7 0 8 23 0.144 .245 (-41%) .310 (-29%) .371 (-53%) .682 (-42%) -682.8
1966 NYN NL 12 33 2 7 2 0 0 0 0 1 10 0.212 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 7 1 1 1 0 0
OF 25 21 44 1 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1965 NYN 3B 7 1 1 1 0 0
1965 NYN OF 15 12 32 0 2 0
1966 NYN OF 10 9 12 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 7
Left Field 24
Right Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Mercer County Community College West Windsor NJ 1962, 1963
Rider University Lawrenceville NJ 1964