Kal Daniels
Born: 8/20/1963 in Vienna, GA, USA
MLB Debut: 1986-04-09 | Final Game: 1992-09-22
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Kalvoski Daniels
Biography
Kal Daniels, born in 1963, was a professional baseball player who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 1986 until his retirement in 1992. Primarily known for his prowess as a position player, Daniels played in a total of 727 games throughout his career. He was recognized for his strong batting ability, finishing with a career batting average of .285. Over the course of his time in the league, he recorded 666 hits, including 104 home runs, and drove in 360 runs, demonstrating his capability as a consistent offensive threat.
Daniels played during an era characterized by a shift towards more powerful hitting, which was becoming increasingly prominent in baseball during the late 1980s and early 1990s. He also showcased his speed on the bases, accumulating 87 stolen bases, which added an additional dimension to his game. His combination of power and speed made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, and he remains a notable figure in the history of the sport for his contributions during his playing years.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 727 | 2338 | 391 | 666 | 125 | 8 | 104 | 360 | 87 | 365 | 493 | 0.285 | 0.382 | 0.479 | 0.861 | 10031.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | CIN | NL | 74 | 181 | 34 | 58 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 23 | 15 | 22 | 30 | 0.320 | 913.6 |
| 1987 | CIN | NL | 108 | 368 | 73 | 123 | 24 | 1 | 26 | 64 | 26 | 60 | 62 | 0.334 | 3064.1 |
| 1988 | CIN | NL | 140 | 495 | 95 | 144 | 29 | 1 | 18 | 64 | 27 | 87 | 94 | 0.291 | 2622.0 |
| 1989 | CIN | NL | 44 | 133 | 26 | 29 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 36 | 28 | 0.218 | 302.3 |
| 1989 | LAD | NL | 11 | 38 | 7 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 0.342 | 302.3 |
| 1990 | LAD | NL | 130 | 450 | 81 | 133 | 23 | 1 | 27 | 94 | 4 | 68 | 104 | 0.296 | 2735.8 |
| 1991 | LAD | NL | 137 | 461 | 54 | 115 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 73 | 6 | 63 | 116 | 0.249 | 422.5 |
| 1992 | CHC | NL | 48 | 108 | 12 | 27 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 0 | 12 | 24 | 0.250 | 118.3 |
| 1992 | LAD | NL | 35 | 104 | 9 | 24 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 30 | 0.231 | 118.3 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 8 | 7 | 60 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| OF | 635 | 625 | 1096 | 45 | 23 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | CIN | OF | 47 | 42 | 88 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 | CIN | OF | 94 | 93 | 178 | 5 | 6 | 0 |
| 1988 | CIN | OF | 137 | 138 | 256 | 10 | 5 | 2 |
| 1989 | CIN | OF | 38 | 38 | 67 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989 | LAN | OF | 11 | 11 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | LAN | OF | 127 | 126 | 207 | 13 | 3 | 2 |
| 1991 | LAN | OF | 132 | 132 | 220 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| 1992 | CHN | OF | 28 | 24 | 33 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | LAN | 1B | 8 | 7 | 60 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| 1992 | LAN | OF | 21 | 21 | 26 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 8 |
| Left Field | 635 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Player of the Month | September |
| 1988 | Player of the Week | Week of 1988-04-09 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | LAN | NL | $2,500,000 |
| 1991 | LAN | NL | $2,025,000 |
| 1990 | LAN | NL | $600,000 |
| 1989 | CIN | NL | $325,000 |
| 1988 | CIN | NL | $185,000 |
| 1987 | CIN | NL | $86,500 |
| 1986 | CIN | NL | $60,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $5,781,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Georgia College | Cochran | GA | 1982 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 27th | 1.0 | 336 | 0 |