Danny Reynolds
Born: 11/26/1919 in Stony Point, NC, USA
Died: 2/18/2007 in Statesville, NC, USA
MLB Debut: 1945-05-26 | Final Game: 1945-09-25
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 158 lbs
Full name: Daniel Vance Reynolds
Biography
Danny Reynolds was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during his brief career in Major League Baseball from 1945. Born in 1919, Reynolds made his mark in a tumultuous time for the sport, as it was shortly after World War II and just before the integration of baseball, a significant transition period that would change the landscape of the game forever.
In his time in the majors, Reynolds appeared in 29 games, where he recorded 12 hits and drove in 4 runs, resulting in a batting average of .167. While he did not hit any home runs, he showcased his speed on the bases with 1 stolen base. Despite his limited playing time, Reynolds contributed to his team during an era marked by the return of veterans from war, and he played a role in the reinvigoration of the league amidst the challenges of the post-war environment. His career, though short, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 72 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 0.167 | 0.200 | 0.222 | 0.422 | -462.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | CHW | AL | 29 | 72 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 0.167 | -462.6 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 11 | 0 | 20 | 27 | 1 | 7 |
| SS | 14 | 0 | 19 | 35 | 3 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | CHA | 2B | 11 | 0 | 20 | 27 | 1 | 7 |
| 1945 | CHA | SS | 14 | 0 | 19 | 35 | 3 | 6 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 11 |
| Shortstop | 14 |