Tony Daniels
Born: 12/28/1923 in Gastonia, NC, USA
Died: 7/23/2005 in Statesville, NC, USA
MLB Debut: 1945-06-12 | Final Game: 1945-09-16
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Frederick Clinton Daniels
Biography
Tony Daniels was a professional baseball player born in 1923, who played in Major League Baseball from June 12, 1945, to September 16, 1945. As a position player, he participated in a total of 76 games during his brief career. Daniels was known for his contact hitting style, achieving 46 hits and driving in 10 runs, although he did not hit any home runs throughout his time in the league. His batting average stood at .200, and he added a single stolen base to his career totals.
Daniels’ career unfolded during the post-World War II era, a time when Major League Baseball was experiencing a surge in talent as returning servicemen rejoined the sport. While his playing time was limited to a single season, Daniels' contributions to his team reflected the challenges and opportunities faced by players of his time. After his retirement, he remained a part of baseball history, representing the many athletes who navigated the complexities of the game during an era of transition and rebuilding in American sports.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | 230 | 15 | 46 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 12 | 22 | 0.200 | 0.249 | 0.230 | 0.479 | -1209.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | PHI | NL | 76 | 230 | 15 | 46 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 12 | 22 | 0.200 | -1209.9 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 75 | 0 | 171 | 215 | 18 | 41 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | PHI | 2B | 75 | 0 | 171 | 215 | 18 | 41 |
| 1945 | PHI | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 75 |
| Third Base | 1 |