Danny Sheaffer
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1987-1997)
Danny Sheaffer was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1997 for 4 teams, including the Boston Red Sox, a span of 11 seasons. In 389 career games, he hit .232 with 219 hits, 13 home runs, and 110 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1987-04-09
- Last Game
- 1997-09-27
Full name: Danny Todd Sheaffer
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 | .232 | .278 | .323 | .602 | -3,080 |
Career AVG .232 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 12.6% below league average.
Career OBP .278 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 16.6% below league average.
Career SLG .323 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — 21.4% below league average.
Career OPS .602 vs. league average .745 across their career seasons — 19.2% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | BOS | AL | 25 | 66 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 14 | .121 | .262 (-54%) | .331 (-64%) | .415 (-56%) | .746 (-60%) | -661.8 |
| 1989 | CLE | AL | 7 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .062 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1993 | COL | NL | 82 | 216 | 26 | 60 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 32 | 2 | 8 | 15 | .278 | .265 (+5%) | .332 (-10%) | .403 (-5%) | .735 (-7%) | -330.0 |
| 1994 | COL | NL | 44 | 110 | 11 | 24 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 11 | .218 | .269 (-19%) | .338 (-16%) | .424 (-34%) | .763 (-26%) | -462.2 |
| 1995 | SLN | NL | 76 | 208 | 24 | 48 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 30 | 0 | 23 | 38 | .231 | .266 (-14%) | .337 (-9%) | .417 (-14%) | .755 (-12%) | -407.5 |
| 1996 | SLN | NL | 79 | 198 | 10 | 45 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 3 | 9 | 25 | .227 | .269 (-16%) | .340 (-20%) | .426 (-22%) | .767 (-21%) | -729.6 |
| 1997 | SLN | NL | 76 | 132 | 10 | 33 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 8 | 17 | .250 | .266 (-6%) | .336 (-12%) | .419 (-31%) | .756 (-23%) | -488.9 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 389 | 946 | 87 | 219 | 38 | 5 | 13 | 110 | 6 | 60 | 122 | .232 | — | — | — | — | -3,080 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (389 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 187 | 447 | 51 | 109 | 5 | 60 | .244 |
| Away | 202 | 499 | 36 | 110 | 8 | 50 | .220 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-09-27 | STL | CHC | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-09-23 | STL | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-09-21 | STL | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-09-20 | STL | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-09-19 | STL | PIT | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-09-18 | STL | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-09-15 | STL | LAD | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-09-14 | STL | SDP | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-09-10 | STL | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-09-06 | STL | COL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 | 1B | 7 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | COL | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | COL | C | 65 | 57 | 331 | 28 | 2 | 5 |
| 1993 | COL | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | COL | 1B | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1994 | COL | C | 30 | 28 | 178 | 16 | 1 | 2 |
| 1994 | COL | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | SLN | 1B | 3 | 3 | 31 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | SLN | 3B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | SLN | C | 67 | 53 | 360 | 37 | 3 | 9 |
| 1996 | SLN | 1B | 6 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | SLN | 3B | 17 | 8 | 6 | 17 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | SLN | C | 47 | 37 | 257 | 27 | 5 | 3 |
| 1996 | SLN | OF | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | SLN | 2B | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 | SLN | 3B | 30 | 17 | 8 | 36 | 2 | 2 |
| 1997 | SLN | C | 9 | 1 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | SLN | OF | 22 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each 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 |
Danny Sheaffer: the record in brief
Danny Sheaffer played a first major league game on April 9, 1987 and a last one on September 27, 1997. By club, Sheaffer's seasons break down as the Boston Red Sox (1987), the Cleveland Indians (1989), the Colorado Rockies (1993 through 1994), and the St. Louis Cardinals (1995 to 1997). At 6 feet, 0 inches and 185 pounds, Sheaffer is listed as a catcher. The bio says Sheaffer threw and hit right-handed. The recorded birth is August 2, 1961, in Jacksonville, FL, USA. Danny Sheaffer was the playing name; the full given name is Danny Todd.
Sheaffer collected 219 hits in 946 at bats across 389 games, good for a .232 batting average, plus 13 home runs and 110 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .278 and the slugging percentage .323, for an OPS of .602. Over the seasons Sheaffer played, league hitters batted .265; the .232 career figure is 12.6% below that. The OPS comparison is .602 to a league .745, 19.2% below average. No season topped the 60 hits of 1993. The RBI column peaks at 32 in 1993.
Frequently Asked Questions about Danny Sheaffer
- What years did Danny Sheaffer play?
- Danny Sheaffer played in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1997.
- Was Danny Sheaffer a pitcher?
- No. Danny Sheaffer was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Danny Sheaffer hit?
- Danny Sheaffer hit 13 career home runs with 219 hits.
- What was Danny Sheaffer's career batting average?
- Danny Sheaffer batted .232 over his career, with 219 hits in 946 at bats.
- How many RBI did Danny Sheaffer have?
- Danny Sheaffer drove in 110 runs in his career.
- Is Danny Sheaffer in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Danny Sheaffer has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.