Danny Bautista
Born: 5/24/1972 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.
MLB Debut: 1993-09-15 | Final Game: 2004-09-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Daniel Bautista
Biography
Danny Bautista, born in 1972, was a professional baseball player who enjoyed a career spanning from 1993 to 2004. Primarily known as a position player, Bautista showcased his talents across various Major League Baseball teams, including the Atlanta Braves, Florida Marlins, and Arizona Diamondbacks. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 895 games, amassing a total of 685 hits, 62 home runs, and 319 RBIs, while maintaining a respectable batting average of .272. His ability to contribute both at the plate and in the field made him a valuable asset to his teams during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Bautista was recognized for his versatility and speed, recording 37 stolen bases throughout his career. He played during an era marked by the offensive explosion of the late 1990s and early 2000s, where power-hitting became a hallmark of the game. Bautista's combination of hitting prowess and base-running ability allowed him to leave a lasting impact on the teams he played for, contributing to their successes during his tenure. After retiring on September 28, 2004, Bautista's contributions to baseball continue to be remembered by fans and analysts alike.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 895 | 2517 | 317 | 685 | 121 | 19 | 62 | 319 | 37 | 149 | 409 | 0.272 | 0.315 | 0.409 | 0.724 | -2693.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | DET | AL | 17 | 61 | 6 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 0.311 | -30.4 |
| 1994 | DET | AL | 31 | 99 | 12 | 23 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 0.232 | -247.9 |
| 1995 | DET | AL | 89 | 271 | 28 | 55 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 27 | 4 | 12 | 68 | 0.203 | -1458.7 |
| 1996 | ATL | NL | 17 | 20 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.150 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | DET | AL | 25 | 64 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | ATL | NL | 64 | 103 | 14 | 25 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 24 | 0.243 | -228.7 |
| 1998 | ATL | NL | 82 | 144 | 17 | 36 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 21 | 0.250 | -365.7 |
| 1999 | MIA | NL | 70 | 205 | 32 | 59 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 24 | 3 | 4 | 30 | 0.288 | -332.0 |
| 2000 | AZ | NL | 87 | 262 | 45 | 83 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 47 | 5 | 20 | 30 | 0.317 | 533.3 |
| 2000 | MIA | NL | 44 | 89 | 9 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 20 | 0.191 | 533.3 |
| 2001 | AZ | NL | 100 | 222 | 26 | 67 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 26 | 3 | 14 | 31 | 0.302 | 140.1 |
| 2002 | AZ | NL | 40 | 154 | 22 | 50 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 23 | 4 | 11 | 21 | 0.325 | 417.1 |
| 2003 | AZ | NL | 88 | 284 | 29 | 78 | 16 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 21 | 50 | 0.275 | -234.2 |
| 2004 | AZ | NL | 141 | 539 | 64 | 154 | 27 | 1 | 11 | 65 | 6 | 35 | 66 | 0.286 | -435.6 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 36 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 0.306 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | NLCS | ARI | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0.250 |
| 2001 | NLDS2 | ARI | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 2001 | WS | ARI | 5 | 12 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0.583 |
| 1998 | NLCS | ATL | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 1998 | NLDS1 | ATL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 |
| 1997 | NLCS | ATL | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 |
| 1997 | NLDS2 | ATL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 779 | 599 | 1311 | 30 | 22 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | DET | OF | 16 | 15 | 38 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | DET | OF | 30 | 25 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | DET | OF | 86 | 76 | 164 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | ATL | OF | 14 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | DET | OF | 22 | 18 | 38 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | ATL | OF | 57 | 18 | 59 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | ATL | OF | 58 | 27 | 47 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | FLO | OF | 60 | 47 | 140 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | ARI | OF | 82 | 63 | 142 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | FLO | OF | 38 | 17 | 46 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | ARI | OF | 61 | 42 | 102 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 | ARI | OF | 39 | 39 | 65 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | ARI | OF | 79 | 72 | 123 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2004 | ARI | OF | 137 | 137 | 271 | 8 | 4 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 172 |
| Center Field | 124 |
| Right Field | 523 |
| Designated Hitter | 6 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Player of the Week | Week of 2004-04-24 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | ARI | NL | $4,000,000 |
| 2003 | ARI | NL | $3,000,000 |
| 2002 | ARI | NL | $2,000,000 |
| 2001 | ARI | NL | $675,000 |
| 2000 | FLO | NL | $500,000 |
| 1999 | FLO | NL | $325,000 |
| 1998 | ATL | NL | $345,000 |
| 1997 | ATL | NL | $200,000 |
| 1996 | DET | AL | $185,000 |
| 1995 | DET | AL | $145,000 |
| 1994 | DET | AL | $125,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $11,500,000 | ||