Daniel Ortmeier
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2005-2008)
Daniel Ortmeier was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2008 for the San Francisco Giants, a span of 4 seasons. In 124 career games, he hit .255 with 65 hits, 6 home runs, and 24 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
- B / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2005-09-05
- Last Game
- 2008-05-29
Full name: Daniel David Ortmeier
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 124 | 255 | 25 | 65 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 24 | 5 | 17 | 68 | .255 | .309 | .412 | .721 | -24 |
Career AVG .255 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .309 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.
Career SLG .412 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .721 vs. league average .756 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | SFN | NL | 15 | 22 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | .136 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2006 | SFN | NL | 9 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | SFN | NL | 62 | 157 | 20 | 45 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 7 | 41 | .287 | .268 (+7%) | .335 (-5%) | .422 (+18%) | .758 (+7%) | 133.0 |
| 2008 | SFN | NL | 38 | 64 | 4 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 18 | .219 | .263 (-17%) | .333 (-5%) | .416 (-25%) | .749 (-16%) | -156.5 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 124 | 255 | 25 | 65 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 24 | 5 | 17 | 68 | .255 | — | — | — | — | -24 | ||
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 (124 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 58 | 113 | 6 | 28 | 1 | 9 | .248 |
| Away | 66 | 142 | 19 | 37 | 5 | 15 | .261 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-05-29 | SFG | AZ | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2008-05-28 | SFG | AZ | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008-05-25 | SFG | MIA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008-05-21 | SFG | COL | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-05-20 | SFG | COL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-05-19 | SFG | COL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008-05-18 | SFG | CHW | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008-05-17 | SFG | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008-05-15 | SFG | HOU | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-05-14 | SFG | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 35 |
| Left Field | 35 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 25 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
Salary History
Daniel Ortmeier's recorded salaries total $392,000 over 1 season, in 2008. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Ortmeier's career ran from 2005 to 2008. No salary is recorded for 2005, 2006, and 2007.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | SFN | NL | $392,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $392,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Arlington | Arlington | TX | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
Daniel Ortmeier: the record in brief
September 5, 2005 and May 29, 2008 bracket Daniel Ortmeier's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Ortmeier spent the whole of the career shown here with one club, the San Francisco Giants. At 6 feet, 4 inches and 220 pounds, Ortmeier is listed as an outfielder. Ortmeier batted from both sides and threw left-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is May 11, 1981, in Chattanooga, TN, USA. The bio lists the given name Daniel David.
The batting record for Ortmeier: 124 games, 65 hits in 255 at bats, and a .255 average, along with 6 homers and 24 runs batted in. Ortmeier got on base at a .309 rate and slugged .412 (.721 OPS). Against a .266 league average for those years, Ortmeier's .255 average was near the norm. The hits column peaks at 45, in 2007. 2007 was the strongest of the full seasons by average: .287 against a league .268, a 7% edge.
Frequently Asked Questions about Daniel Ortmeier
- What years did Daniel Ortmeier play?
- Daniel Ortmeier played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2008.
- Was Daniel Ortmeier a pitcher?
- No. Daniel Ortmeier was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Daniel Ortmeier hit?
- Daniel Ortmeier hit 6 career home runs with 65 hits.
- What teams did Daniel Ortmeier play for?
- Daniel Ortmeier played for one team, the San Francisco Giants (2005–2008).
- What were Daniel Ortmeier's career stats?
- In 124 games, Daniel Ortmeier had 65 hits, 6 home runs, 24 RBI, 25 runs, and 5 stolen bases, with a .255 batting average.
- How much did Daniel Ortmeier earn in his career?
- Daniel Ortmeier's recorded salaries total $392,000 over 1 season, in 2008. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Ortmeier's career ran from 2005 to 2008. No salary is recorded for 2005, 2006, and 2007.
- What was Daniel Ortmeier's salary?
- Daniel Ortmeier's recorded salary was $392,000 in 2008.
- What position did Daniel Ortmeier play?
- Daniel Ortmeier played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Daniel Ortmeier and how much did he weigh?
- Daniel Ortmeier was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 220 pounds.
- How many home runs did Daniel Ortmeier hit each season?
- Daniel Ortmeier's home runs by season: 0 in 2005, 0 in 2006, 6 in 2007, and 0 in 2008. His most in one season was 6, in 2007.
- What was Daniel Ortmeier's career batting average?
- Daniel Ortmeier batted .255 over his career, with 65 hits in 255 at bats.
- How many RBI did Daniel Ortmeier have?
- Daniel Ortmeier drove in 24 runs in his career.
- Is Daniel Ortmeier in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Daniel Ortmeier has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.