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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | MIN | AL | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1980 | BAL | AL | 86 | 266 | 32 | 74 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 54 | 0 | 14 | 40 | 0.278 | 410.9 |
| 1981 | BAL | AL | 55 | 142 | 7 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 32 | 0.176 | -709.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | BAL | C | 73 | 65 | 328 | 35 | 7 | 3 |
| 1980 | BAL | 3B | 9 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| 1980 | BAL | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | BAL | C | 40 | 34 | 138 | 20 | 4 | 1 |
| 1981 | BAL | 3B | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
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 |