Danny Clyburn
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1997-1999)
Danny Clyburn was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 1999 for the Baltimore Orioles and the Tampa Bay Rays, a span of 3 seasons. In 41 career games, he hit .211 with 23 hits, 4 home runs, and 8 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 220 lb
- Died
- 2/7/2012 in Lancaster, SC, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1997-09-15
- Last Game
- 1999-06-02
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | 109 | 14 | 23 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 33 | .211 | .271 | .358 | .629 | -276 |
Career AVG .211 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 21.3% below league average.
Career OBP .271 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 20.0% below league average.
Career SLG .358 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 15.7% below league average.
Career OPS .629 vs. league average .763 across their career seasons — 17.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | BAL | AL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1998 | BAL | AL | 11 | 25 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10 | .280 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1999 | TBA | AL | 28 | 81 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 21 | .198 | .271 (-27%) | .344 (-22%) | .433 (-17%) | .778 (-19%) | -275.7 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 41 | 109 | 14 | 23 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 33 | .211 | — | — | — | — | -276 | ||
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 (41 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 19 | 46 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 5 | .217 |
| Away | 22 | 63 | 8 | 13 | 3 | 3 | .206 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-06-02 | TBR | OAK | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-05-29 | TBR | SEA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999-05-26 | TBR | TEX | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-05-25 | TBR | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-05-24 | TBR | TEX | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-05-23 | TBR | LAA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-05-21 | TBR | LAA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-05-17 | TBR | TEX | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999-05-12 | TBR | MIN | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999-05-08 | TBR | CLE | W | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 20 |
| Right Field | 15 |
| Designated Hitter | 5 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | TBA | AL | $205,000 |
| 1998 | BAL | AL | $170,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $375,000 | ||
Danny Clyburn: the record in brief
The profile opens with Danny Clyburn's first major league game on September 15, 1997; the last one listed came on June 2, 1999. Club by club, the record runs the Baltimore Orioles (1997 to 1998) and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (1999). The bio lists Clyburn as an outfielder who both batted and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 6'3" and 220 pounds. Clyburn was born on April 6, 1974, in Lancaster, SC, USA. Clyburn's death is recorded on February 7, 2012, in Lancaster, SC, USA.
Across 41 games at the plate, Clyburn's career line reads 23 hits in 109 at bats for a .211 average, adding 4 home runs and 8 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .271 and .358 give Clyburn a career OPS of .629. Measured against the leagues Clyburn played in, the .211 career average compares with a .268 league average over the same seasons, 21.3% below the league. No season topped the 16 hits of 1999. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .198 in 1999, did not top the league's .271.
Frequently Asked Questions about Danny Clyburn
- What years did Danny Clyburn play?
- Danny Clyburn played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 1999.
- Was Danny Clyburn a pitcher?
- No. Danny Clyburn was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Danny Clyburn hit?
- Danny Clyburn hit 4 career home runs with 23 hits.
- What was Danny Clyburn's career batting average?
- Danny Clyburn batted .211 over his career, with 23 hits in 109 at bats.
- How many RBI did Danny Clyburn have?
- Danny Clyburn drove in 8 runs in his career.
- Is Danny Clyburn in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Danny Clyburn has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.