Daniel Palka
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2018-2019)
Daniel Palka was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2018 to 2019 for the Chicago White Sox, a span of 2 seasons. In 154 career games, he hit .218 with 109 hits, 29 home runs, and 71 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
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 241 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2018-04-25
- Last Game
- 2019-09-29
Full name: Daniel Bennett Palka
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 154 | 501 | 60 | 109 | 15 | 3 | 29 | 71 | 2 | 38 | 188 | .218 | .277 | .433 | .710 | -254 |
Career AVG .218 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 13.0% below league average.
Career OBP .277 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 13.6% below league average.
Career SLG .433 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .710 vs. league average .743 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | CHA | AL | 124 | 417 | 56 | 100 | 15 | 3 | 27 | 67 | 2 | 30 | 153 | .240 | .247 (-3%) | .318 (-8%) | .409 (+18%) | .727 (+7%) | 449.1 |
| 2019 | CHA | AL | 30 | 84 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 35 | .107 | .252 (-58%) | .322 (-40%) | .434 (-59%) | .757 (-51%) | -702.8 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 154 | 501 | 60 | 109 | 15 | 3 | 29 | 71 | 2 | 38 | 188 | .218 | — | — | — | — | -254 | ||
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 (154 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 81 | 242 | 34 | 54 | 13 | 34 | .223 |
| Away | 73 | 259 | 26 | 55 | 16 | 37 | .212 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-09-29 | CHW | DET | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019-09-28 | CHW | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019-09-26 | CHW | CLE | W | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019-09-25 | CHW | CLE | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019-09-24 | CHW | CLE | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019-09-22 | CHW | DET | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019-09-20 | CHW | DET | W | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019-09-18 | CHW | MIN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019-09-14 | CHW | SEA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2019-09-12 | CHW | KCR | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 26 |
| Right Field | 66 |
| Designated Hitter | 50 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 5th | 1.0 | 150 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Daniel Palka
- What years did Daniel Palka play?
- Daniel Palka played in Major League Baseball from 2018 to 2019.
- Was Daniel Palka a pitcher?
- No. Daniel Palka was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Daniel Palka hit?
- Daniel Palka hit 29 career home runs with 109 hits.
- What was Daniel Palka's career batting average?
- Daniel Palka batted .218 over his career, with 109 hits in 501 at bats.
- How many RBI did Daniel Palka have?
- Daniel Palka drove in 71 runs in his career.
- Is Daniel Palka in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Daniel Palka has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.