Danny Cater
Born: 2/25/1940 in Austin, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1964-04-14 | Final Game: 1975-06-11
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Danny Anderson Cater
Biography
Danny Cater was a professional baseball player born in 1940, who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 1964 until his retirement in 1975. Playing primarily as a position player, Cater participated in 1,289 games over the course of his career. He recorded a total of 1,229 hits, showcasing his ability to consistently reach base, and finished with a batting average of .276. His offensive contributions also included 66 home runs and 519 runs batted in (RBIs), helping to solidify his status as a reliable hitter during a competitive era in baseball.
Cater was known for his versatility on the field, playing multiple positions and demonstrating a keen understanding of the game. His speed was an asset, as he successfully stole 26 bases throughout his career. Cater's playing style was characterized by a combination of solid hitting and base running, which made him a valuable player for the teams he represented. Over his 11-year career, he played for several teams, including the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox, leaving a legacy as a consistent performer during a transformative period in baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1289 | 4451 | 491 | 1229 | 191 | 29 | 66 | 519 | 26 | 254 | 406 | 0.276 | 0.316 | 0.377 | 0.693 | 905.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | PHI | NL | 60 | 152 | 13 | 45 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 0.296 | 56.9 |
| 1965 | CHW | AL | 142 | 514 | 74 | 139 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 55 | 3 | 33 | 65 | 0.270 | 448.3 |
| 1966 | CHW | AL | 21 | 60 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0.183 | -375.6 |
| 1966 | KC1 | AL | 116 | 425 | 47 | 124 | 16 | 3 | 7 | 52 | 1 | 28 | 37 | 0.292 | -375.6 |
| 1967 | KC1 | AL | 142 | 529 | 55 | 143 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 46 | 4 | 34 | 56 | 0.270 | -93.5 |
| 1968 | OAK | AL | 147 | 504 | 53 | 146 | 28 | 3 | 6 | 62 | 8 | 35 | 43 | 0.290 | 1218.8 |
| 1969 | OAK | AL | 152 | 584 | 64 | 153 | 24 | 2 | 10 | 76 | 1 | 28 | 40 | 0.262 | -716.2 |
| 1970 | NYY | AL | 155 | 582 | 64 | 175 | 26 | 5 | 6 | 76 | 4 | 34 | 44 | 0.301 | 309.1 |
| 1971 | NYY | AL | 121 | 428 | 39 | 118 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 50 | 0 | 19 | 25 | 0.276 | -232.5 |
| 1972 | BOS | AL | 92 | 317 | 32 | 75 | 17 | 1 | 8 | 39 | 0 | 15 | 33 | 0.237 | -356.2 |
| 1973 | BOS | AL | 63 | 195 | 30 | 61 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 0 | 10 | 22 | 0.313 | 147.1 |
| 1974 | BOS | AL | 56 | 126 | 14 | 31 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 20 | 1 | 10 | 13 | 0.246 | 48.3 |
| 1975 | STL | NL | 22 | 35 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.229 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 731 | 615 | 5567 | 458 | 39 | 534 |
| 2B | 5 | 2 | 9 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| 3B | 225 | 206 | 171 | 392 | 40 | 35 |
| OF | 308 | 267 | 428 | 15 | 9 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | PHI | 1B | 7 | 6 | 62 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 1964 | PHI | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964 | PHI | OF | 39 | 30 | 48 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| 1965 | CHA | 1B | 3 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | CHA | 3B | 11 | 8 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 1 |
| 1965 | CHA | OF | 127 | 109 | 174 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| 1966 | CHA | OF | 18 | 15 | 20 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1966 | KC1 | 1B | 53 | 49 | 459 | 36 | 3 | 48 |
| 1966 | KC1 | 3B | 42 | 39 | 46 | 67 | 5 | 6 |
| 1966 | KC1 | OF | 22 | 21 | 40 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1967 | KC1 | 1B | 44 | 33 | 297 | 30 | 1 | 32 |
| 1967 | KC1 | 3B | 56 | 51 | 43 | 77 | 11 | 3 |
| 1967 | KC1 | OF | 55 | 54 | 84 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | OAK | 1B | 121 | 114 | 985 | 68 | 5 | 89 |
| 1968 | OAK | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | OAK | OF | 20 | 14 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | OAK | 1B | 132 | 120 | 1087 | 97 | 9 | 112 |
| 1969 | OAK | 2B | 4 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 1969 | OAK | OF | 20 | 17 | 30 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | NYA | 1B | 131 | 99 | 981 | 70 | 8 | 79 |
| 1970 | NYA | 3B | 42 | 42 | 24 | 83 | 8 | 10 |
| 1970 | NYA | OF | 7 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | NYA | 1B | 78 | 57 | 564 | 62 | 3 | 54 |
| 1971 | NYA | 3B | 52 | 49 | 41 | 111 | 10 | 7 |
| 1972 | BOS | 1B | 90 | 83 | 656 | 61 | 5 | 65 |
| 1973 | BOS | 1B | 37 | 28 | 287 | 17 | 1 | 37 |
| 1973 | BOS | 3B | 21 | 17 | 16 | 39 | 5 | 8 |
| 1974 | BOS | 1B | 23 | 17 | 126 | 10 | 0 | 9 |
| 1975 | SLN | 1B | 12 | 7 | 49 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 733 |
| Second Base | 5 |
| Third Base | 227 |
| Left Field | 291 |
| Center Field | 3 |
| Right Field | 15 |
| Designated Hitter | 17 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 19th | 5.0 | 280 | 0 |