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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | BOS | AL | 25 | 66 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0.121 | -692.4 |
| 1989 | CLE | AL | 7 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.062 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | COL | NL | 82 | 216 | 26 | 60 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 32 | 2 | 8 | 15 | 0.278 | -380.1 |
| 1994 | COL | NL | 44 | 110 | 11 | 24 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 11 | 0.218 | -499.9 |
| 1995 | STL | NL | 76 | 208 | 24 | 48 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 30 | 0 | 23 | 38 | 0.231 | -464.9 |
| 1996 | STL | NL | 79 | 198 | 10 | 45 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 3 | 9 | 25 | 0.227 | -836.3 |
| 1997 | STL | NL | 76 | 132 | 10 | 33 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 8 | 17 | 0.250 | -557.7 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | BOS | C | 25 | 20 | 121 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| 1989 | CLE | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | CLE | OF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | COL | C | 65 | 57 | 331 | 28 | 2 | 5 |
| 1993 | COL | 1B | 7 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | COL | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | COL | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | COL | C | 30 | 28 | 178 | 16 | 1 | 2 |
| 1994 | COL | 1B | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1994 | COL | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | SLN | C | 67 | 53 | 360 | 37 | 3 | 9 |
| 1995 | SLN | 1B | 3 | 3 | 31 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | SLN | 3B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | SLN | C | 47 | 37 | 257 | 27 | 5 | 3 |
| 1996 | SLN | 1B | 6 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | SLN | 3B | 17 | 8 | 6 | 17 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | SLN | OF | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | SLN | C | 9 | 1 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | SLN | 2B | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 | SLN | 3B | 30 | 17 | 8 | 36 | 2 | 2 |
| 1997 | SLN | OF | 22 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 |