Danny Napoleon
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1965-1966)
Danny Napoleon was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1965 to 1966 for the New York Mets, a span of 2 seasons. In 80 career games, he hit .162 with 21 hits and 7 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
- 5'11" / 190 lb
- Died
- 4/26/2003 in Trenton, NJ, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1965-04-14
- Last Game
- 1966-10-02
Full name: Daniel Napoleon
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | 130 | 7 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 33 | .162 | .225 | .200 | .425 | -606 |
Career AVG .162 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 34.6% below league average.
Career OBP .225 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — 27.4% below league average.
Career SLG .200 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 46.5% below league average.
Career OPS .425 vs. league average .684 across their career seasons — 37.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | NYN | NL | 68 | 97 | 5 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 23 | .144 | .245 (-41%) | .310 (-29%) | .371 (-53%) | .682 (-42%) | -606.5 |
| 1966 | NYN | NL | 12 | 33 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | .212 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 80 | 130 | 7 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 33 | .162 | — | — | — | — | -606 | ||
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 (80 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 34 | 65 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 2 | .169 |
| Away | 46 | 65 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 5 | .154 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966-10-02 | NYN | HOU | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966-10-02 | NYN | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1966-09-30 | NYN | HOU | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1966-09-28 | NYN | CHC | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1966-09-28 | NYN | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1966-09-25 | NYN | CIN | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1966-09-24 | NYN | CIN | L | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966-09-23 | NYN | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1966-09-20 | NYN | HOU | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966-09-18 | NYN | HOU | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 7 |
| Left Field | 24 |
| Right Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer County Community College | West Windsor | NJ | 1962, 1963 |
| Rider University | Lawrenceville | NJ | 1964 |
Danny Napoleon: the record in brief
April 14, 1965 and October 2, 1966 bracket Danny Napoleon's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column never changes: it is the New York Mets from 1965 to 1966. Napoleon played primarily as an outfielder and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on January 11, 1942, in Claysburg, PA, USA, Napoleon was listed at 5'11" and 190 pounds. Napoleon's death is recorded on April 26, 2003, in Trenton, NJ, USA. The given name on file is Daniel Napoleon.
Across 80 games at the plate, Napoleon's career line reads 21 hits in 130 at bats for a .162 average, adding 7 RBI. Napoleon got on base at a .225 rate and slugged .200 (.425 OPS). Set against a .247 league average for the same years, Napoleon's .162 average sits 34.6% below it. The OPS comparison is .425 to a league .684, 37.8% below average. No season topped the 14 hits of 1965. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .144 in 1965, did not top the league's .245.
Frequently Asked Questions about Danny Napoleon
- What years did Danny Napoleon play?
- Danny Napoleon played in Major League Baseball from 1965 to 1966.
- Was Danny Napoleon a pitcher?
- No. Danny Napoleon was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Danny Napoleon hit?
- Danny Napoleon hit 0 career home runs with 21 hits.
- What teams did Danny Napoleon play for?
- Danny Napoleon played for one team, the New York Mets (1965–1966).
- What were Danny Napoleon's career stats?
- In 80 games, Danny Napoleon had 21 hits, 7 RBI, and 7 runs, with a .162 batting average.
- What position did Danny Napoleon play?
- Danny Napoleon played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Danny Napoleon and how much did he weigh?
- Danny Napoleon was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 190 pounds.
- What was Danny Napoleon's career batting average?
- Danny Napoleon batted .162 over his career, with 21 hits in 130 at bats.
- How many RBI did Danny Napoleon have?
- Danny Napoleon drove in 7 runs in his career.
- Is Danny Napoleon in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Danny Napoleon has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.