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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | MIN | AL | 3 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 51.7 | 54 | 25 | 29 | 18 | 4.35 | -632.0 |
| 1974 | MIN | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.7 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 17.36 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | MIN | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1974 | MIN | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | MIN | P | 10 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | MIN | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 |