Dan Graham, baseball player, 1979-1981

Dan Graham

Born: 7/19/1954 in Ray, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1979-06-08 | Final Game: 1981-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Daniel Jay Graham

Biography

Dan Graham, born in 1954, was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 1979 to 1981. Primarily serving as a position player, Graham played a total of 143 games in Major League Baseball. Over the course of his career, he recorded 99 hits, 17 home runs, and 65 runs batted in, finishing with a batting average of .240. Despite not being known for his speed on the base paths, as evidenced by his zero stolen bases, Graham made a significant impact during his time in the league. Graham's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, moving away from the dominant pitching of the 1970s into a more offense-oriented era. His contributions as a power hitter were vital to his teams, providing both the ability to drive in runs and add depth to the batting lineup. While his major league career was relatively brief, his presence in the game during this time remains a testament to the evolving nature of player roles and performance in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
143 412 39 99 10 1 17 65 0 27 72 0.240 0.284 0.393 0.677 -298.1

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 13 9 8 11 1 3
C 113 99 466 55 11 4
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 113
Third Base 13
Right Field 1
Designated Hitter 10

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Mesa Community College Mesa AZ 1973, 1974
University of La Verne La Verne CA 1975