Danny Clyburn
Born: 4/6/1974 in Lancaster, SC, USA
Died: 2/7/2012 in Lancaster, SC, USA
MLB Debut: 1997-09-15 | Final Game: 1999-06-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 220 lbs
Biography
Danny Clyburn, born in 1974, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball primarily during the late 1990s. His career spanned from 1997 until June 2, 1999, during which he played in a total of 41 games. Clyburn was known for his versatility as a position player, contributing to his teams with a blend of power and agility, although his overall offensive statistics reflected the challenges of competing at the highest level.
During his brief MLB tenure, Clyburn recorded 23 hits, including 4 home runs, and drove in 8 runs, finishing with a batting average of .211. His career coincided with a transformative period in baseball, characterized by a growing emphasis on power hitting and offensive production. While Clyburn did not achieve the statistical heights of some of his contemporaries, his time in the league illustrated the competitive nature of the sport and the challenges faced by players seeking to make a lasting impact in an era dominated by sluggers.
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 | 0.211 | 0.271 | 0.358 | 0.629 | -290.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | BAL | AL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | BAL | AL | 11 | 25 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0.280 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | TBR | AL | 28 | 81 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 21 | 0.198 | -290.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 33 | 24 | 50 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | BAL | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | BAL | OF | 8 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | TBA | OF | 24 | 18 | 39 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by 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 | ||