Danny Thompson

Born: 2/1/1947 in Wichita, KS, USA

Died: 12/10/1976 in Rochester, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1970-06-25 | Final Game: 1976-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 183 lbs

Full name: Danny Leon Thompson

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Biography

Danny Thompson was a professional baseball player born in 1947, who had a career spanning from 1970 to 1976. He played primarily as a position player, appearing in 694 games throughout his time in Major League Baseball. Thompson was known for his steady presence at the plate, finishing his career with a batting average of .248, accumulating 550 hits, 15 home runs, and 194 RBIs. His ability to contribute in various aspects of the game was highlighted by his 8 stolen bases during his career, showcasing a blend of power and speed that was valuable in the era he played. Thompson's career coincided with a transformative period in baseball, as the game was evolving with players beginning to embrace more athletic styles and approaches. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions and reliability as a player were significant to the teams he represented. He played during a time when the sport was experiencing changes both on and off the field, and his journey through the Major Leagues reflected the dedication and hard work required to succeed in a competitive environment. Thompson's legacy endures as a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
694	2218	189	550	70	11	15	194	8	120	235	0.248	0.287	0.310	0.596	-5571.1

Career AVG .248 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .287 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 10.8% below league average.

Career SLG .310 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 16.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.596 vs. league average 0.691 across their career seasons — 13.7% 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
1970	MIN	AL	96	302	25	66	9	0	0	22	0	7	39	0.219	.253 (-14%)	.325 (-28%)	.385 (-36%)	.711 (-32%)	-1855.3
1971	MIN	AL	48	57	10	15	2	0	0	7	0	7	12	0.263	.249 (+6%)	.316 (+7%)	.365 (-18%)	.682 (-7%)	-45.1
1972	MIN	AL	144	573	54	158	22	6	4	48	3	34	57	0.276	.243 (+13%)	.310 (+2%)	.353 (+1%)	.664 (+1%)	67.4
1973	MIN	AL	99	347	29	78	13	2	1	36	1	16	41	0.225	.256 (-13%)	.325 (-20%)	.378 (-25%)	.703 (-23%)	-1560.1
1974	MIN	AL	97	264	25	66	6	1	4	25	1	22	29	0.250	.256 (-3%)	.324 (-4%)	.369 (-12%)	.693 (-8%)	-360.8
1975	MIN	AL	112	355	25	96	11	2	5	37	0	18	30	0.270	.257 (+5%)	.327 (-8%)	.374 (-5%)	.701 (-6%)	-508.4
1976	MIN	AL	34	124	9	29	4	0	0	6	1	3	8	0.234	.255 (-8%)	.320 (-20%)	.360 (-26%)	.681 (-23%)	-480.3
1976	TEX	AL	64	196	12	42	3	0	1	13	2	13	19	0.214	.255 (-16%)	.320 (-17%)	.360 (-32%)	.681 (-25%)	-480.3

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
3	8	0	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0.125

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1970	ALCS	MIN	3	8	0	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0.125

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	99	85	171	246	6	39
3B	106	49	48	107	8	11
SS	478	441	724	1367	97	234

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1970	MIN	2B	81	70	144	204	5	35
1970	MIN	3B	37	0	3	11	0	3
1970	MIN	SS	6	4	9	14	1	1
1971	MIN	2B	3	3	4	6	1	0
1971	MIN	3B	17	8	9	17	3	2
1971	MIN	SS	1	0	0	1	0	0
1972	MIN	SS	144	144	247	468	32	76
1973	MIN	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1973	MIN	SS	95	92	131	326	24	50
1974	MIN	3B	5	5	4	9	1	2
1974	MIN	SS	88	69	127	183	12	39
1975	MIN	2B	1	1	5	0	0	0
1975	MIN	3B	7	6	4	16	2	1
1975	MIN	SS	100	89	138	245	24	40
1976	MIN	SS	34	34	58	103	2	23
1976	TEX	2B	14	11	18	36	0	4
1976	TEX	3B	39	30	28	54	2	3
1976	TEX	SS	10	9	14	27	2	5