Danny Sheaffer, baseball player, 1987-1997

Danny Sheaffer

Born: 8/2/1961 in Jacksonville, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1987-04-09 | Final Game: 1997-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Danny Todd Sheaffer

Biography

Danny Sheaffer was a versatile position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1987 to 1997. Born in 1961, Sheaffer made his mark in a league that was transitioning into a more offense-driven era, showcasing his skills primarily as a catcher and infielder. Over the course of his ten-year career, he appeared in 389 games, accumulating 219 hits and 110 RBIs, while hitting 13 home runs. His batting average stood at .232, reflecting the challenges many players faced during the offensive fluctuations of the late 20th century. Sheaffer was known for his solid defensive abilities and his capacity to contribute in various roles on the field. He also demonstrated speed on the bases, finishing his career with 6 stolen bases. Though he may not have been a superstar in the conventional sense, Sheaffer's presence in the dugout and his adaptability allowed him to remain a valued teammate throughout his time in the majors. His journey through the game encapsulated the evolution of baseball in the 1990s, a period marked by significant changes in strategy and player development.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
389 946 87 219 38 5 13 110 6 60 122 0.232 0.278 0.323 0.602 -3431.3

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1996 NLCS SLN 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 18 4 52 8 0 5
2B 3 0 3 3 0 2
3B 51 26 14 55 3 2
C 243 196 1266 114 14 20
OF 29 9 20 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 243
First Base 18
Second Base 3
Third Base 51
Left Field 20
Center Field 2
Right Field 9
Designated Hitter 3

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1997 SLN NL $425,000
1996 SLN NL $335,000
1995 SLN NL $200,000
1994 COL NL $185,000
1993 COL NL $120,000
Total Career Earnings $1,265,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Clemson University Clemson SC 1980