Danny O'Connell

Born: 1/21/1929 in Paterson, NJ, USA

Died: 10/2/1969 in Clifton, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1950-07-14 | Final Game: 1962-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: Daniel Francis O'Connell

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Biography

Danny O'Connell was a professional baseball player who had a notable career spanning from 1950 to 1962. Born in 1929, he emerged as a versatile position player, primarily known for his time in the Major Leagues. Over the course of 1,143 games, O'Connell amassed 1,049 hits, achieving a respectable batting average of .260. His career totals included 39 home runs and 320 runs batted in, along with 48 stolen bases, highlighting his ability to contribute both offensively and on the base paths. O'Connell played during an era that was marked by significant changes in the game, including the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach. His playing style was characterized by a solid contact hitter's approach, which allowed him to maintain a consistent presence at the plate. Throughout his career, O'Connell was known for his resilience and adaptability, attributes that helped him navigate the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball in the 1950s and early 1960s. His contributions to the game reflect the evolution of baseball during a transformative period, making him a noteworthy figure in the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1143	4035	527	1049	181	35	39	320	48	431	396	0.260	0.333	0.351	0.684	-3974.3

Career AVG .260 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .351 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 11.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.684 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — 5.7% 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
1950	PIT	NL	79	315	39	92	16	1	8	32	7	24	33	0.292	.265 (+10%)	.346 (-1%)	.401 (+6%)	.747 (+3%)	102.0
1953	PIT	NL	149	588	88	173	26	8	7	55	3	57	42	0.294	.264 (+11%)	.335 (+7%)	.397 (+1%)	.733 (+4%)	526.1
1954	ATL	NL	146	541	61	151	28	4	2	37	2	38	46	0.279	.261 (+7%)	.333 (-2%)	.390 (-9%)	.723 (-6%)	-651.5
1955	ATL	NL	124	453	47	102	15	4	6	40	2	28	43	0.225	.258 (-13%)	.332 (-17%)	.393 (-20%)	.726 (-18%)	-1738.4
1956	ATL	NL	139	498	71	119	17	9	2	42	3	76	42	0.239	.258 (-7%)	.331 (+3%)	.397 (-19%)	.728 (-9%)	-728.1
1957	ATL	NL	48	183	29	43	9	1	1	8	1	19	20	0.235	.257 (-9%)	.323 (-4%)	.391 (-20%)	.715 (-13%)	-370.9
1957	NY1	NL	95	364	57	97	18	3	7	28	8	33	30	0.266	.257 (+3%)	.323 (+2%)	.391 (avg)	.715 (+1%)	-370.9
1958	SFG	NL	107	306	44	71	12	2	3	23	2	51	35	0.232	.257 (-10%)	.324 (+5%)	.394 (-20%)	.719 (-9%)	-375.9
1959	SFG	NL	34	58	6	11	3	0	0	0	0	5	15	0.190	.256 (-26%)	.323 (-22%)	.392 (-38%)	.715 (-31%)	-297.4
1961	WS2	AL	138	493	61	128	30	1	1	37	15	77	62	0.260	.258 (+1%)	.328 (+10%)	.399 (-17%)	.727 (-5%)	-191.2
1962	WS2	AL	84	236	24	62	7	2	2	18	5	23	28	0.263	.257 (+2%)	.326 (avg)	.393 (-15%)	.719 (-8%)	-310.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	8	8	63	5	0	7
2B	713	633	1657	2049	74	508
3B	335	184	346	700	48	63
SS	68	0	148	230	9	48

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1950	PIT	3B	12	0	15	39	2	2
1950	PIT	SS	65	0	147	228	9	47
1953	PIT	2B	47	0	107	149	8	27
1953	PIT	3B	104	0	119	221	15	16
1954	ML1	1B	8	8	63	5	0	7
1954	ML1	2B	103	100	244	314	12	83
1954	ML1	3B	35	28	44	67	0	7
1954	ML1	SS	1	0	0	0	0	0
1955	ML1	2B	114	111	309	357	13	76
1955	ML1	3B	7	6	8	4	1	2
1955	ML1	SS	1	0	0	1	0	0
1956	ML1	2B	138	132	295	381	10	98
1956	ML1	3B	4	1	3	2	1	0
1956	ML1	SS	1	0	1	1	0	1
1957	ML1	2B	48	47	128	145	5	43
1957	NY1	2B	68	63	156	194	7	50
1957	NY1	3B	30	26	33	69	4	6
1958	SFN	2B	104	99	222	278	7	70
1958	SFN	3B	3	0	0	0	0	0
1959	SFN	2B	8	4	16	9	0	1
1959	SFN	3B	26	14	15	36	4	3
1961	WS2	2B	61	58	144	170	7	52
1961	WS2	3B	73	74	75	173	16	14
1962	WS2	2B	22	19	36	52	5	8
1962	WS2	3B	41	35	34	89	5	13