Danny Espinosa, baseball player, 2010-2017

Danny Espinosa

Active Player

Born: 4/25/1987 in Santa Ana, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2010-09-01 | Final Game: 2017-09-15

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Daniel Richard Espinosa

Biography

Danny Espinosa was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2017. Born in 1987, Espinosa's career spanned eight seasons during which he played primarily as a position player. Over the course of 872 games, he accumulated 644 hits, 98 home runs, and 316 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .221. Known for his versatility in the infield, Espinosa was celebrated for his defensive capabilities, particularly as a shortstop and second baseman. His speed on the basepaths was also notable, as he successfully stole 64 bases throughout his career. Espinosa played in a competitive era of baseball characterized by advanced analytics and a focus on power hitting. Despite his struggles with batting average, his ability to hit home runs and drive in runs made him a valuable asset to his teams, particularly the Washington Nationals, where he spent the majority of his career. His contributions to the game extended beyond statistics; he was recognized for his work ethic and determination, exemplifying the spirit of a player striving to succeed in a challenging league. After his retirement in 2017, Espinosa left behind a legacy as a player who embodied the grit and resilience required to thrive in professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
872 2910 367 644 139 12 98 316 64 242 943 0.221 0.297 0.378 0.675 -3432.6

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
12 33 3 3 0 0 0 1 3 16 0.091

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2016 NLDS2 WAS 5 14 3 2 0 0 0 1 1 8 0.143
2014 NLDS1 WAS 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
2012 NLDS1 WAS 5 15 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 7 0.067

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 7 6 42 3 1 5
2B 600 563 1067 1632 31 364
3B 20 9 13 22 2 0
OF 5 2 5 0 0 0
SS 220 203 248 574 28 128

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 7
Second Base 600
Third Base 20
Shortstop 220
Left Field 5
Designated Hitter 1

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2016 Player of the Week Week of 2016-07-02

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 WAS NL $2,875,000
2015 WAS NL $1,800,000
2014 WAS NL $540,580
2013 WAS NL $526,250
2012 WAS NL $506,000
2011 WAS NL $415,000
Total Career Earnings $6,662,830

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
California State University Long Beach Long Beach CA 2006, 2007, 2008

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2011 Rookie of the Year NL 6th 3.0 160 0