Ike Danning
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1928)
Ike Danning was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1928 for the St. Louis Browns. In 2 career games, he hit .500 with 3 hits and 1 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 160 lb
- Died
- 3/30/1983 in Santa Monica, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1928-09-21
- Last Game
- 1928-09-30
Full name: Isaac Danning
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .500 | .571 | .500 | 1.071 | 0 |
Career AVG .500 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — +78.0% above league average.
Career OBP .571 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — +66.9% above league average.
Career SLG .500 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — +26.5% above league average.
Career OPS 1.071 vs. league average .738 across their career seasons — +45.2% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | SLA | AL | 2 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 2 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | .500 |
Last 2 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928-09-30 | SLA | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1928-09-21 | SLA | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 2 |
Ike Danning: the record in brief
According to the bio, Ike Danning debuted on September 21, 1928 and played a final game on September 30, 1928. The team column never changes: it is the St. Louis Browns in 1928. Listed as a catcher, Danning batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 5'10" and 160 pounds. The birth record reads January 20, 1905, in Los Angeles, CA, USA. Danning's death is recorded on March 30, 1983, in Santa Monica, CA, USA. Ike Danning was the playing name; the full given name is Isaac.
Across 2 games at the plate, Danning's career line reads 3 hits in 6 at bats for a .500 average, along with 1 runs batted in. Danning's .500 average ran 78.0% above the .281 that the league posted over the same seasons. The OPS comparison is 1.071 to a league .738, 45.2% above average. Only one season appears, 1928 for the St. Louis Browns, when Danning played 2 games and went 3 for 6.
The position breakdown shows 2 games, all at catcher.
In the last-games table, September 30, 1928 was Danning's biggest day, 2 hits in 3 at bats.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ike Danning
- Was Ike Danning a pitcher?
- No. Ike Danning was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Ike Danning hit?
- Ike Danning hit 0 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What teams did Ike Danning play for?
- Ike Danning played for one team, the St. Louis Browns (1928).
- What were Ike Danning's career stats?
- In 2 games, Ike Danning had 3 hits and 1 RBI, with a .500 batting average.
- What position did Ike Danning play?
- Ike Danning played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Ike Danning and how much did he weigh?
- Ike Danning was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 160 pounds.
- What was Ike Danning's career batting average?
- Ike Danning batted .500 over his career, with 3 hits in 6 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ike Danning have?
- Ike Danning drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Ike Danning in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ike Danning has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.