Danny Walton

Born: 7/14/1947 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

Died: 8/9/2017 in Morgan, UT, USA

MLB Debut: 1968-04-20 | Final Game: 1980-06-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Daniel James Walton

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Biography

Danny Walton, born in 1947, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1968 until 1980. Primarily known as a position player, Walton played in a total of 297 games during his career. He was recognized for his power-hitting ability, finishing with 28 home runs and 107 runs batted in (RBIs). Walton's career batting average stood at .223, and he also contributed with four stolen bases, showcasing his versatility as a player. Walton played during an era characterized by a transition in baseball, as the sport began to evolve with new strategies and player developments. While he faced challenges at the plate, his ability to hit for power made him a notable presence in the lineups he appeared in. Although his time in the majors was relatively brief, Walton's contributions to the teams he played for, combined with his resilience and determination, helped pave the way for future players navigating the complexities of professional baseball. His career spanned over a decade, during which he participated in the changing landscape of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
297	779	69	174	27	4	28	107	4	88	240	0.223	0.309	0.376	0.685	213.7

Career AVG .223 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 12.3% below league average.

Career OBP .309 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .376 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.685 vs. league average 0.696 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
1968	HOU	NL	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1969	SE1	AL	23	92	12	20	1	2	3	10	2	5	26	0.217	.248 (-12%)	.320 (-14%)	.369 (avg)	.689 (-7%)	-132.6
1970	ATL	AL	117	397	32	102	20	1	17	66	2	51	126	0.257	.253 (+1%)	.325 (+7%)	.385 (+14%)	.711 (+11%)	920.8
1971	ATL	AL	30	69	5	14	3	0	2	9	0	7	22	0.203	.249 (-19%)	.316 (-10%)	.365 (-9%)	.682 (-9%)	-97.3
1971	NYY	AL	5	14	1	2	0	0	1	2	0	0	7	0.143	—	—	—	—	-97.3
1973	MIN	AL	37	96	13	17	1	1	4	8	0	17	28	0.177	.256 (-31%)	.325 (-7%)	.378 (-12%)	.703 (-10%)	-134.0
1975	MIN	AL	42	63	4	11	2	0	1	8	0	4	18	0.175	.257 (-32%)	.327 (-32%)	.374 (-32%)	.701 (-32%)	-343.2
1976	LAD	NL	18	15	0	2	0	0	0	2	0	1	2	0.133	—	—	—	—	0.0
1977	HOU	NL	13	21	0	4	0	0	0	1	0	0	5	0.190	—	—	—	—	0.0
1980	TEX	AL	10	10	2	2	0	0	0	1	0	3	5	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	12	4	65	3	3	5
3B	2	1	0	3	0	0
C	2	0	3	0	0	0
OF	178	170	248	4	9	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1969	SE1	OF	23	23	40	0	1	0
1970	ML4	OF	114	109	162	4	6	0
1971	ML4	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1971	ML4	OF	19	18	24	0	2	0
1971	NYA	OF	4	4	4	0	0	0
1973	MIN	3B	1	1	0	3	0	0
1973	MIN	OF	18	16	18	0	0	0
1975	MIN	1B	7	1	24	1	1	4
1975	MIN	C	2	0	3	0	0	0
1977	HOU	1B	5	3	41	2	2	1