Danny Putnam, baseball player, 2007-2007

Danny Putnam

Born: 9/17/1982 in Scott Air Force Base, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 2007-04-23 | Final Game: 2007-05-10

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Daniel Christopher Putnam

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Biography

Danny Putnam, born in 1982, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball for a brief period in 2007. He made his debut on April 23, 2007, and played his final game on May 10 of the same year, totaling 11 games in the big leagues. During his time in the majors, Putnam recorded 6 hits, including 1 home run, and drove in 2 runs, ending his career with a batting average of .214. Putnam's career, while short, reflected the challenges faced by many players trying to establish themselves in a highly competitive era of baseball. He showcased his potential as a hitter with a notable home run, but ultimately, his time on the field was limited. Despite not having a lengthy career, his journey through the ranks of professional baseball serves as a reminder of the fleeting opportunities that many athletes encounter in their pursuit of success in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
11 28 3 6 0 0 1 2 0 3 11 0.214 0.290 0.321 0.612 0.0

Career AVG .214 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 20.1% below league average.

Career OBP .290 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 13.5% below league average.

Career SLG .321 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 24.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.612 vs. league average 0.758 across their career seasons — 19.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2007 OAK AL 11 28 3 6 0 0 1 2 0 3 11 0.214 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 11 7 19 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2007 OAK OF 11 7 19 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 1
Center Field 6
Right Field 4

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Stanford University Palo Alto CA 2002, 2003, 2004