Danny Ardoin
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2000-2008)
Danny Ardoin was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2008 for 5 teams, including the Minnesota Twins, a span of 9 seasons. In 165 career games, he hit .206 with 87 hits, 8 home runs, and 35 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2000-08-02
- Last Game
- 2008-09-26
Full name: Daniel Wayne Ardoin
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 165 | 423 | 50 | 87 | 17 | 1 | 8 | 35 | 2 | 42 | 124 | .206 | .296 | .307 | .603 | -1,035 |
Career AVG .206 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 22.9% below league average.
Career OBP .296 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 12.0% below league average.
Career SLG .307 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 27.9% below league average.
Career OPS .603 vs. league average .762 across their career seasons — 20.9% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | MIN | AL | 15 | 32 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 10 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2004 | TEX | AL | 6 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2005 | COL | NL | 80 | 210 | 28 | 48 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 22 | 1 | 20 | 69 | .229 | .264 (-14%) | .330 (-3%) | .418 (-14%) | .749 (-9%) | -269.9 |
| 2006 | COL | NL | 35 | 109 | 12 | 21 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 27 | .193 | .269 (-28%) | .336 (-23%) | .431 (-41%) | .768 (-33%) | -592.8 |
| 2006 | BAL | AL | 5 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .077 | — | — | — | — | -592.8 |
| 2008 | LAN | NL | 24 | 51 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10 | .235 | .263 (-11%) | .333 (-17%) | .416 (-25%) | .749 (-21%) | -172.2 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 165 | 423 | 50 | 87 | 17 | 1 | 8 | 35 | 2 | 42 | 124 | .206 | — | — | — | — | -1,628 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (165 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 81 | 206 | 27 | 49 | 3 | 21 | .238 |
| Away | 84 | 217 | 23 | 38 | 5 | 14 | .175 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-09-26 | LAD | SFG | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-25 | LAD | SDP | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008-09-24 | LAD | SDP | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-23 | LAD | SDP | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-19 | LAD | SFG | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008-09-14 | LAD | COL | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-06 | LAD | AZ | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-05 | LAD | AZ | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-08-31 | LAD | AZ | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-08-28 | LAD | WAS | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 165 |
Salary History
Danny Ardoin's recorded salaries total $335,000 over 1 season, in 2006. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Ardoin's career ran from 2000 to 2008. No salary is recorded for 2000, 2004, 2005, and 2008.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | COL | NL | $335,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $335,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| McNeese State University | Lake Charles | LA | 1995 |
| Texarkana College | Texarkana | TX | 1993, 1994 |
Danny Ardoin: the record in brief
The profile opens with Danny Ardoin's first major league game on August 2, 2000; the last one listed came on September 26, 2008. Ardoin played for the Minnesota Twins (2000), the Texas Rangers (2004), the Colorado Rockies (2005 through 2006), the Baltimore Orioles (2006), and the Los Angeles Dodgers (2008). Ardoin, born on July 8, 1974, in Mamou, LA, USA, is listed as a catcher and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 6'0" and 205 pounds. The given name on file is Daniel Wayne Ardoin.
Ardoin's career batting table shows 165 games, 423 at bats and 87 hits, a .206 average, plus 8 home runs and 35 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .296 and .307 give Ardoin a career OPS of .603. Ardoin's .206 average ran 22.9% below the .267 that the league posted over the same seasons. By OPS the gap is 20.9% below league average (.603 against .762). The highest hit total in a season was 48, in 2005. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .229 in 2005, did not top the league's .264.
Frequently Asked Questions about Danny Ardoin
- What years did Danny Ardoin play?
- Danny Ardoin played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2008.
- Was Danny Ardoin a pitcher?
- No. Danny Ardoin was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Danny Ardoin hit?
- Danny Ardoin hit 8 career home runs with 87 hits.
- What teams did Danny Ardoin play for?
- Danny Ardoin played for 5 teams: the Minnesota Twins (2000), the Texas Rangers (2004), the Colorado Rockies (2005–2006), the Baltimore Orioles (2006), and the Los Angeles Dodgers (2008).
- What were Danny Ardoin's career stats?
- In 165 games, Danny Ardoin had 87 hits, 8 home runs, 35 RBI, 50 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .206 batting average.
- How much did Danny Ardoin earn in his career?
- Danny Ardoin's recorded salaries total $335,000 over 1 season, in 2006. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Ardoin's career ran from 2000 to 2008. No salary is recorded for 2000, 2004, 2005, and 2008.
- What was Danny Ardoin's salary?
- Danny Ardoin's recorded salary was $335,000 in 2006.
- What position did Danny Ardoin play?
- Danny Ardoin played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Danny Ardoin and how much did he weigh?
- Danny Ardoin was listed at 6 feet and 205 pounds.
- How many home runs did Danny Ardoin hit each season?
- Danny Ardoin's home runs by season: 1 in 2000, 0 in 2004, 6 in 2005, 0 in 2006, and 1 in 2008. His most in one season was 6, in 2005.
- What was Danny Ardoin's career batting average?
- Danny Ardoin batted .206 over his career, with 87 hits in 423 at bats.
- How many RBI did Danny Ardoin have?
- Danny Ardoin drove in 35 runs in his career.
- Is Danny Ardoin in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Danny Ardoin has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.