Dan Monzon
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1972-1973)
Dan Monzon was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1972 to 1973 for the Minnesota Twins, a span of 2 seasons. In 94 career games, he hit .244 with 32 hits and 9 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 182 lb
- Died
- 1/21/1996 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.
- MLB Debut
- 1972-04-25
- Last Game
- 1973-09-30
Full name: Daniel Francisco Monzon
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94 | 131 | 23 | 32 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 19 | 21 | .244 | .342 | .275 | .617 | -134 |
Career AVG .244 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .342 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — +7.6% above league average.
Career SLG .275 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 25.0% below league average.
Career OPS .617 vs. league average .685 across their career seasons — 9.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | MIN | AL | 55 | 55 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 12 | .273 | .243 (+12%) | .310 (+18%) | .353 (-18%) | .664 (-1%) | 30.5 |
| 1973 | MIN | AL | 39 | 76 | 10 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 9 | .224 | .256 (-13%) | .325 (avg) | .378 (-31%) | .703 (-16%) | -164.3 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 94 | 131 | 23 | 32 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 19 | 21 | .244 | — | — | — | — | -134 | ||
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 (94 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 48 | 69 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 3 | .275 |
| Away | 46 | 62 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 6 | .210 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-09-30 | MIN | LAA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-09-28 | MIN | LAA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-09-25 | MIN | OAK | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-09-23 | MIN | LAA | L | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1973-09-22 | MIN | LAA | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-09-21 | MIN | OAK | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973-09-03 | MIN | KCR | W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-09-02 | MIN | TEX | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-09-01 | MIN | TEX | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973-08-31 | MIN | TEX | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 30 |
| Third Base | 19 |
| Shortstop | 3 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista University | Storm Lake | IA | 1965, 1966, 1967 |
Dan Monzon: the record in brief
The profile opens with Dan Monzon's first major league game on April 25, 1972; the last one listed came on September 30, 1973. Monzon spent the whole of the career shown here with one club, the Minnesota Twins. Born on May 17, 1946, in Bronx, NY, USA, Monzon is listed as a second baseman and both batted and threw right-handed. Size on record: 5'10" and 182 pounds. Monzon's death is recorded on January 21, 1996, in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R. Dan Monzon was the playing name; the full given name is Daniel Francisco.
In 94 games and 131 at bats, Monzon batted .244 with 32 hits, adding 9 runs batted in. Monzon's career OPS of .617 combines a .342 on-base mark with .275 slugging. Monzon hit .244 while the league hit .251 over the same span, a figure close to average. In OPS terms, Monzon's .617 stands 9.9% below the league's .685. 1973 produced Monzon's most hits, 17 of them for the Minnesota Twins. In 1972, a season of regular play, Monzon hit .273 while the league hit .243.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dan Monzon
- What years did Dan Monzon play?
- Dan Monzon played in Major League Baseball from 1972 to 1973.
- Was Dan Monzon a pitcher?
- No. Dan Monzon was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Dan Monzon hit?
- Dan Monzon hit 0 career home runs with 32 hits.
- What teams did Dan Monzon play for?
- Dan Monzon played for one team, the Minnesota Twins (1972–1973).
- What were Dan Monzon's career stats?
- In 94 games, Dan Monzon had 32 hits, 9 RBI, 23 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .244 batting average.
- What position did Dan Monzon play?
- Dan Monzon played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Dan Monzon and how much did he weigh?
- Dan Monzon was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 182 pounds.
- What was Dan Monzon's career batting average?
- Dan Monzon batted .244 over his career, with 32 hits in 131 at bats.
- How many RBI did Dan Monzon have?
- Dan Monzon drove in 9 runs in his career.
- Is Dan Monzon in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dan Monzon has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.