Danny Fife, baseball player, 1973-1974

Danny Fife

Born: 10/5/1949 in Harrisburg, IL, USA

Died: 5/30/2024 in Clarkston, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1973-08-18 | Final Game: 1974-04-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Danny Wayne Fife

Biography

Danny Fife, born in 1949, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball during the early 1970s. He made his debut on August 18, 1973, and concluded his brief career on April 24, 1974. Fife's tenure in the league was marked by his contributions as a right-handed pitcher, where he compiled a win-loss record of 3-2 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 5.43. Over the course of his major league career, he recorded 21 strikeouts, although he did not secure any saves. Fife's time in the majors coincided with a transformative period in baseball, characterized by a shift towards more specialized roles for pitchers and the increasing importance of relief pitchers. Although his career was short-lived, Fife's ability to take the mound during a dynamic era of the game showcased his resilience and adaptability. He remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players who contributed to the sport during the 1970s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
3 2 14 7 1 0 0 56.3 64 34 2 33 21 5.43 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 14 7 4 7 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 14

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Michigan Ann Arbor MI 1969, 1970, 1971