Danny Boone
Born: 1/14/1954 in Long Beach, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1981-04-11 | Final Game: 1990-09-30
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 150 lbs
Full name: Daniel Hugh Boone
Biography
Danny Boone, born in 1954, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1981 to 1990. He made his Major League Baseball debut during a period marked by a transition in the game, as the sport began to embrace a more power-centric approach following the end of the deadball era. Boone was known for his versatility on the mound, demonstrating both starter and relief capabilities throughout his tenure in the league.
Over the course of his career, Boone compiled a record of 2-1 with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.36. He recorded a total of 57 strikeouts and notched 4 saves, showcasing his ability to be a reliable option in high-pressure situations. While his statistics may not place him among the most celebrated pitchers of his time, Boone's contributions to his teams and his role in the evolving landscape of baseball during the 1980s remain noteworthy aspects of his legacy.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 61 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 101.7 | 103 | 38 | 6 | 31 | 57 | 3.36 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | SDP | NL | 1 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 63.3 | 63 | 20 | 21 | 43 | 2.84 | - |
| 1982 | HOU | NL | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12.7 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3.55 | -62.1 |
| 1982 | SDP | NL | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16.0 | 21 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 5.62 | - |
| 1990 | BAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.7 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2.79 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.300 | 0.300 | 0.400 | 0.700 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | SDP | NL | 37 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | HOU | NL | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | SDP | NL | 10 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | BAL | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 61 | 1 | 7 | 23 | 2 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | SDN | P | 37 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 1 | 1 |
| 1982 | HOU | P | 10 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | SDN | P | 10 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | BAL | P | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 61 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerritos College | Norwalk | CA | 1973, 1974 |
| California State University Fullerton | Fullerton | CA | 1975, 1976 |