Denny Despert
Left Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Denny Despert was a left fielder who played in Major League Baseball for the Brooklyn Royal Giants. In 6 career games, he hit .217 with 5 hits and 3 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
- Left Fielder
- Died
- 6/23/1931 in Washington, DC, USA
Full name: James Daniel Despert
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 23 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .217 | .280 | .261 | .541 | 0 |
Career AVG .217 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 12.5% below league average.
Career OBP .280 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 10.9% below league average.
Career SLG .261 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 20.1% below league average.
Career OPS .541 vs. league average .641 across their career seasons — 15.6% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | BRG | EAS | 6 | 23 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .217 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 6 | 23 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .217 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 6 |
Denny Despert: the record in brief
The season rows for Denny Despert begin in 1916. Despert's only club in the season tables is the Brooklyn Royal Giants. Despert, born on April 3, 1891, in Washington, DC, USA, is listed as a left fielder. Despert's death is recorded on June 23, 1931, in Washington, DC, USA. The given name on file is James Daniel Despert.
In 6 games and 23 at bats, Despert batted .217 with 5 hits, adding 3 runs batted in. Measured against the leagues Despert played in, the .217 career average compares with a .249 league average over the same seasons, 12.5% below the league. The season table holds a single row: 1916 with the Brooklyn Royal Giants, 6 games, 23 at bats and 5 hits.
Despert appears at one position only: left field, in 6 games.
Frequently Asked Questions about Denny Despert
- Was Denny Despert a pitcher?
- No. Denny Despert was a position player (Left Fielder).
- How many home runs did Denny Despert hit?
- Denny Despert hit 0 career home runs with 5 hits.
- What teams did Denny Despert play for?
- Denny Despert played for one team, the Brooklyn Royal Giants (1916).
- What were Denny Despert's career stats?
- In 6 games, Denny Despert had 5 hits, 3 RBI, and 1 runs, with a .217 batting average.
- What position did Denny Despert play?
- Denny Despert played primarily as a left fielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- What was Denny Despert's career batting average?
- Denny Despert batted .217 over his career, with 5 hits in 23 at bats.
- How many RBI did Denny Despert have?
- Denny Despert drove in 3 runs in his career.
- Is Denny Despert in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Denny Despert has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.