Danny Godby
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1974)
Danny Godby was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1974 for the St. Louis Cardinals. In 13 career games, he hit .154 with 2 hits and 1 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1974-08-10
- Last Game
- 1974-09-25
Full name: Danny Ray Godby
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | .154 | .294 | .154 | .448 | 0 |
Career AVG .154 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 40.1% below league average.
Career OBP .294 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 9.3% below league average.
Career SLG .154 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 58.3% below league average.
Career OPS .448 vs. league average .693 across their career seasons — 35.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | SLN | NL | 13 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | .154 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 13 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | .154 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (13 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .333 |
| Away | 7 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .100 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-09-25 | STL | PIT | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-09-21 | STL | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1974-09-12 | STL | NYN | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1974-09-11 | STL | NYN | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1974-09-07 | STL | NYN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974-08-30 | STL | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-08-29 | STL | SDP | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974-08-21 | STL | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-08-20 | STL | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-08-19 | STL | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green State University | Bowling Green | OH | 1966, 1967, 1968 |
Danny Godby: the record in brief
According to the bio, Danny Godby debuted on August 10, 1974 and played a final game on September 25, 1974. The team column never changes: it is the St. Louis Cardinals in 1974. Godby played primarily as an outfielder and batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on November 4, 1946, in Logan, WV, USA and a listed size of 6'0" and 185 pounds. Danny Godby was the playing name; the full given name is Danny Ray.
Godby finished with 2 hits from 13 at bats in 13 games, which works out to .154; the totals also include 1 RBI. Measured against the leagues Godby played in, the .154 career average compares with a .257 league average over the same seasons, 40.1% below the league. Only one season appears, 1974 for the St. Louis Cardinals, when Godby played 13 games and went 2 for 13.
The position table credits Godby with 2 games at left field and also lists 2 at right field.
Before the majors, Godby played college baseball at Bowling Green State University (1966, 1967, and 1968). Retrosheet box scores cover 13 of Godby's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Frequently Asked Questions about Danny Godby
- Was Danny Godby a pitcher?
- No. Danny Godby was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Danny Godby hit?
- Danny Godby hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Danny Godby play for?
- Danny Godby played for one team, the St. Louis Cardinals (1974).
- What were Danny Godby's career stats?
- In 13 games, Danny Godby had 2 hits, 1 RBI, and 2 runs, with a .154 batting average.
- What position did Danny Godby play?
- Danny Godby played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Danny Godby and how much did he weigh?
- Danny Godby was listed at 6 feet and 185 pounds.
- What was Danny Godby's career batting average?
- Danny Godby batted .154 over his career, with 2 hits in 13 at bats.
- How many RBI did Danny Godby have?
- Danny Godby drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Danny Godby in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Danny Godby has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.