Danny Breeden
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1969-1971)
Danny Breeden was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1971 for the Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago Cubs, a span of 3 seasons. In 28 career games, he hit .151 with 11 hits and 5 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
- 5'11" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1969-07-24
- Last Game
- 1971-06-17
Full name: Danny Richard Breeden
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 73 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 21 | .151 | .250 | .164 | .414 | -340 |
Career AVG .151 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 39.4% below league average.
Career OBP .250 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 21.5% below league average.
Career SLG .164 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 55.2% below league average.
Career OPS .414 vs. league average .686 across their career seasons — 39.6% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | CIN | NL | 3 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1971 | CHN | NL | 25 | 65 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 18 | .154 | .249 (-38%) | .316 (-17%) | .365 (-54%) | .682 (-37%) | -340.1 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 28 | 73 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 21 | .151 | — | — | — | — | -340 | ||
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 (28 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 13 | 32 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | .156 |
| Away | 15 | 41 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 4 | .146 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971-06-17 | CHC | STL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-06-16 | CHC | ATL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-06-13 | CHC | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1971-06-12 | CHC | CIN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1971-06-11 | CHC | CIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1971-06-09 | CHC | PIT | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1971-06-08 | CHC | PIT | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-06-07 | CHC | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971-06-06 | CHC | ATL | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971-06-05 | CHC | ATL | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 28 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy University | Troy | AL | 1963 |
Danny Breeden: the record in brief
According to the bio, Danny Breeden debuted on July 24, 1969 and played a final game on June 17, 1971. By club, Breeden's seasons break down as the Cincinnati Reds (1969) and the Chicago Cubs (1971). Breeden, born on June 27, 1942, in Albany, GA, USA, is listed as a catcher and both batted and threw right-handed. Breeden's listed size is 5-foot-11 and 185 pounds. The bio lists the given name Danny Richard.
The batting record for Breeden: 28 games, 11 hits in 73 at bats, and a .151 average, along with 5 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .250 and .164 give Breeden a career OPS of .414. Over the seasons Breeden played, league hitters batted .249; the .151 career figure is 39.4% below that. The OPS comparison is .414 to a league .686, 39.6% below average. No season topped the 10 hits of 1971. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .154 in 1971, did not top the league's .249.
The position breakdown shows 28 games, all at catcher. The fielding table credits Breeden with 162 putouts, 11 assists and 5 errors behind the plate.
Frequently Asked Questions about Danny Breeden
- What years did Danny Breeden play?
- Danny Breeden played in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1971.
- Was Danny Breeden a pitcher?
- No. Danny Breeden was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Danny Breeden hit?
- Danny Breeden hit 0 career home runs with 11 hits.
- What was Danny Breeden's career batting average?
- Danny Breeden batted .151 over his career, with 11 hits in 73 at bats.
- How many RBI did Danny Breeden have?
- Danny Breeden drove in 5 runs in his career.
- Is Danny Breeden in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Danny Breeden has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.