Babe Danzig
Born: 4/30/1887 in Binghamton, NY, USA
Died: 7/14/1931 in San Francisco, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1909-04-12 | Final Game: 1909-05-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Harold Paul Danzig
Biography
Babe Danzig was a professional baseball player born in 1887, whose brief career in Major League Baseball spanned from April 12, 1909, to May 4, 1909. Primarily a position player, he played a total of 6 games during his time in the league. Danzig recorded 2 hits and finished his career with a batting average of 0.154. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, his presence on the field contributed to the early 20th-century landscape of the sport, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to modern baseball.
Danzig's major league tenure was notably short, yet he remains a part of baseball history as a player who experienced the competitive atmosphere of the early 1900s. While his statistical contributions may have been limited, players like Danzig helped shape the evolving game during a period marked by the introduction of new strategies and player development. His career is a reminder of the many individuals who have donned a major league uniform, each contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.154 | 0.312 | 0.154 | 0.466 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | BOS | AL | 6 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 3 | 3 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | BOS | 1B | 3 | 3 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 3 |