Danny Friend
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1895-1898)
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 175 lb
- Died
- 6/1/1942 in Chillicothe, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1895-09-10
- Last Game
- 1898-05-08
Full name: Daniel Sebastian Friend
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 29 | 67 | 64 | 58 | 1 | 0 | 551.7 | 612 | 289 | 22 | 249 | 158 | 4.71 | -8094.7 |
Career ERA 4.71 vs. league average 4.23 across their career seasons — 11.4% worse than league average.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 | CHN | NL | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 41.0 | 50 | 24 | 14 | 10 | 5.27 | 4.77 (-10%) | -1179.0 |
| 1896 | CHN | NL | 18 | 14 | 36 | 33 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 290.7 | 298 | 153 | 139 | 86 | 4.74 | 4.36 (-9%) | -4880.5 |
| 1897 | CHN | NL | 12 | 11 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 203.0 | 244 | 102 | 86 | 58 | 4.52 | 4.30 (-5%) | -1439.7 |
| 1898 | CHN | NL | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 17.0 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 5.29 | 3.59 (-47%) | -595.6 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 32 | 29 | 67 | 64 | 58 | 1 | 0 | 551.2 | 612 | 289 | 249 | 158 | 4.71 | — | -8,095 | ||
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 Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69 | 238 | 28 | 61 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 20 | 3 | 9 | 11 | .256 | .283 | .332 | .615 | -625 |
Career AVG .256 vs. league average .287 across their career seasons — 10.6% below league average.
Career OBP .283 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — 19.1% below league average.
Career SLG .332 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 12.5% below league average.
Career OPS .615 vs. league average .730 across their career seasons — 15.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 | CHN | NL | 5 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .235 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1896 | CHN | NL | 37 | 126 | 12 | 30 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | .238 | .290 (-18%) | .354 (-28%) | .387 (-14%) | .741 (-21%) | -468.7 |
| 1897 | CHN | NL | 25 | 88 | 12 | 25 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 5 | .284 | .291 (-3%) | .354 (-9%) | .387 (-12%) | .741 (-10%) | -156.7 |
| 1898 | CHN | NL | 2 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 69 | 238 | 28 | 61 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 20 | 3 | 9 | 11 | .256 | — | — | — | — | -625 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .500 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 9.0 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 3.00 |
| Away | 1 | 8.0 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 7.88 |
Last 2 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898-05-08 | CHC | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1898-04-20 | CHC | LS3 | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 2 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898-05-08 | CHC | STL | L | 9.0 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 1898-04-20 | CHC | LS3 | L | 8.0 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 67 | 0 | 42 | 112 | 17 | 9 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 | CHN | P | 5 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1896 | CHN | OF | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1896 | CHN | P | 36 | 0 | 18 | 59 | 10 | 3 |
| 1897 | CHN | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1897 | CHN | P | 24 | 0 | 18 | 32 | 7 | 6 |
| 1898 | CHN | P | 2 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 67 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Danny Friend (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Danny Friend
- What years did Danny Friend play?
- Danny Friend played in Major League Baseball from 1895 to 1898.
- Was Danny Friend a pitcher?
- Yes. Danny Friend pitched in the major leagues, recording 32 wins and 158 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Danny Friend hit?
- Danny Friend hit 1 career home runs with 61 hits.