Daniel Palka

Born: 10/28/1991 in Greenville, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 2018-04-25 | Final Game: 2019-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 241 lbs

Full name: Daniel Bennett Palka

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Biography

Daniel Palka, born in 1991, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2018 to 2019. He primarily played as a position player during his brief but impactful career. Palka debuted with the Chicago White Sox on April 25, 2018, and quickly became known for his power-hitting ability, showcasing his potential as a formidable slugger in a league that increasingly valued home run production. Over the course of 154 games, Palka recorded 109 hits, including 29 home runs, and drove in 71 runs, finishing with a batting average of .218. His ability to connect for home runs made him a notable presence in the lineup, particularly during a time when the game was witnessing a surge in offensive output. Despite his struggles with consistency, highlighted by a relatively low batting average, Palka's contributions were significant in the context of the White Sox's rebuilding efforts during that era. He also demonstrated speed on the bases, recording 2 stolen bases in his career. Palka's journey through the majors reflects both the challenges and the excitement of contemporary baseball, as players with power and potential continue to shape the future of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
154	501	60	109	15	3	29	71	2	38	188	0.218	0.277	0.433	0.710	-292.8

Career AVG .218 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 13.0% below league average.

Career OBP .277 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 13.6% below league average.

Career SLG .433 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.710 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — near 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
2018	CHW	AL	124	417	56	100	15	3	27	67	2	30	153	0.240	.247 (-3%)	.318 (-8%)	.409 (+18%)	.727 (+7%)	449.1
2019	CHW	AL	30	84	4	9	0	0	2	4	0	8	35	0.107	.252 (-58%)	.322 (-40%)	.434 (-59%)	.757 (-51%)	-741.8