Denard Span, baseball player, 2008-2018

Denard Span

Born: 2/27/1984 in Tampa, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-04-06 | Final Game: 2018-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Keiunta Denard Span

Biography

Denard Span was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 2008 to 2018. Born in 1984, he enjoyed a successful career spanning over a decade, during which he appeared in 1,359 games. Known for his speed and versatility, Span accumulated 1,498 hits, 71 home runs, and 490 RBIs, finishing his career with a commendable batting average of .281. Additionally, he showcased his base-running prowess by stealing 185 bases, making him a significant threat on the basepaths. Throughout his time in Major League Baseball, Span played for several teams, most notably the Minnesota Twins, Washington Nationals, and San Francisco Giants. He was recognized for his exceptional defensive skills in the outfield and his ability to get on base, contributing to his teams' offensive strategies. As a player in the post-steroid era, Span's career was marked by a focus on athleticism and fundamental baseball, emphasizing the importance of speed and contact hitting. His contributions to the game, both at the plate and in the field, solidified his place in baseball history as a reliable and impactful player.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1359 5326 773 1498 265 72 71 490 185 515 716 0.281 0.347 0.398 0.745 2871.9

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
14 66 4 17 3 1 0 2 2 9 0.258

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2016 NLWC SFN 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.250
2016 NLDS1 SFN 3 15 3 4 2 1 0 1 0 3 0.267
2014 NLDS1 WAS 4 19 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.105
2010 ALDS2 MIN 3 13 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.308
2009 ALDS1 MIN 3 15 1 6 1 0 0 1 0 2 0.400

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1324 1275 3198 46 30 19

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 194
Center Field 1070
Right Field 124
Designated Hitter 13

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 SFN NL $5,000,000
2015 WAS NL $9,000,000
2014 WAS NL $6,500,000
2013 WAS NL $4,750,000
2012 MIN AL $3,000,000
2011 MIN AL $1,000,000
2010 MIN AL $750,000
2009 MIN AL $435,000
Total Career Earnings $30,435,000

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2014 Most Valuable Player NL 19th 8.0 420 0
2008 Rookie of the Year AL 6th 3.0 140 0