Danny Green
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1898-1905)
Danny Green was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1898 to 1905 for the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox, a span of 8 seasons. In 923 career games, he hit .293 with 1,021 hits, 29 home runs, and 423 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 8,544.
- 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
- L / R
- Died
- 11/9/1914 in Blackwood, NJ, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1898-08-17
- Last Game
- 1905-10-08
Full name: Edward Green
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 923 | 3,484 | 552 | 1,021 | 124 | 65 | 29 | 423 | 192 | 315 | 386 | .293 | .359 | .391 | .750 | 8,544 |
Career AVG .293 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — +11.0% above league average.
Career OBP .359 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — +11.8% above league average.
Career SLG .391 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — +13.5% above league average.
Career OPS .750 vs. league average .666 across their career seasons — +12.7% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898 | CHN | NL | 47 | 188 | 26 | 59 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 27 | 12 | 7 | 14 | .314 | .270 (+16%) | .333 (+2%) | .347 (+24%) | .680 (+13%) | 352.4 |
| 1899 | CHN | NL | 117 | 475 | 90 | 140 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 56 | 18 | 35 | 50 | .295 | .282 (+4%) | .343 (+2%) | .366 (+10%) | .710 (+6%) | 556.9 |
| 1900 | CHN | NL | 103 | 389 | 63 | 116 | 21 | 5 | 5 | 49 | 28 | 17 | 36 | .298 | .279 (+7%) | .338 (avg) | .366 (+14%) | .705 (+7%) | 432.3 |
| 1901 | CHN | NL | 133 | 537 | 82 | 168 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 61 | 31 | 40 | 60 | .313 | .271 (+15%) | .326 (+11%) | .359 (+17%) | .686 (+14%) | 1483.4 |
| 1902 | CHA | AL | 129 | 481 | 77 | 150 | 16 | 11 | 0 | 62 | 35 | 53 | 40 | .312 | .266 (+17%) | .321 (+21%) | .343 (+14%) | .665 (+17%) | 1748.6 |
| 1903 | CHA | AL | 135 | 499 | 75 | 154 | 26 | 7 | 6 | 62 | 29 | 47 | 58 | .309 | .261 (+18%) | .316 (+18%) | .345 (+23%) | .662 (+21%) | 2060.8 |
| 1904 | CHA | AL | 147 | 536 | 83 | 142 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 62 | 28 | 63 | 77 | .265 | .246 (+7%) | .300 (+17%) | .321 (+7%) | .622 (+12%) | 1425.2 |
| 1905 | CHA | AL | 112 | 379 | 56 | 92 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 44 | 11 | 53 | 51 | .243 | .248 (-2%) | .307 (+12%) | .322 (-4%) | .629 (+4%) | 484.0 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 923 | 3,484 | 552 | 1,021 | 124 | 65 | 29 | 423 | 192 | 315 | 386 | .293 | — | — | — | — | 8,544 | ||
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 (926 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 490 | 1766 | 289 | 512 | 11 | 220 | .290 |
| Away | 436 | 1715 | 263 | 509 | 18 | 202 | .297 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905-10-08 | CHW | SLA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-10-08 | CHW | SLA | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-10-07 | CHW | SLA | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-10-07 | CHW | SLA | L | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1905-10-06 | CHW | SLA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-10-04 | CHW | MIN | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1905-10-03 | CHW | MIN | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-10-02 | CHW | MIN | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1905-09-30 | CHW | PHA | W | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-09-29 | CHW | PHA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898 | CHN | OF | 47 | 0 | 87 | 10 | 3 | 5 |
| 1899 | CHN | OF | 115 | 0 | 175 | 22 | 11 | 12 |
| 1900 | CHN | OF | 102 | 0 | 218 | 10 | 15 | 2 |
| 1901 | CHN | OF | 133 | 0 | 312 | 16 | 24 | 7 |
| 1902 | CHA | OF | 129 | 0 | 217 | 11 | 14 | 4 |
| 1903 | CHA | OF | 133 | 0 | 219 | 16 | 17 | 8 |
| 1904 | CHA | OF | 146 | 146 | 231 | 13 | 9 | 5 |
| 1905 | CHA | OF | 107 | 103 | 119 | 9 | 12 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 38 |
| Center Field | 201 |
| Right Field | 674 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Danny Green (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Danny Green: the record in brief
The profile opens with Danny Green's first major league game on August 17, 1898; the last one listed came on October 8, 1905. By club, Green's seasons break down as the Chicago Orphans (1898 through 1901) and the Chicago White Sox (1902 through 1905). The bio lists Green as an outfielder who hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Green was born on November 6, 1876, in Burlington, NJ, USA. Green died on November 9, 1914, in Blackwood, NJ, USA. The bio lists the given name Edward.
Across 923 games at the plate, Green's career line reads 1,021 hits in 3,484 at bats for a .293 average, along with 29 homers, 423 runs batted in, and 192 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .359 and .391 give Green a career OPS of .750. Set against a .264 league average for the same years, Green's .293 average sits 11.0% above it. The highest hit total in a season was 168, in 1901. 1902 brought the most runs batted in, 62. 1902 brought a season-best 35 stolen bases.
Frequently Asked Questions about Danny Green
- What years did Danny Green play?
- Danny Green played in Major League Baseball from 1898 to 1905.
- Was Danny Green a pitcher?
- No. Danny Green was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Danny Green hit?
- Danny Green hit 29 career home runs with 1021 hits.
- What was Danny Green's career batting average?
- Danny Green batted .293 over his career, with 1,021 hits in 3,484 at bats.
- How many RBI did Danny Green have?
- Danny Green drove in 423 runs in his career.
- Is Danny Green in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Danny Green has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.