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
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 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | 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 |