Kal Daniels, baseball player, 104 home runs, 1986-1992

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

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

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