Danger Talbert
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Danger Talbert was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball for 4 teams, including the Algona Brownies. In 71 career games, he hit .261 with 69 hits and 37 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 267.
- 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- — / R
- Died
- 6/19/1914 in Omaha, NE, USA
Full name: Dangerfield F. Talbert
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | 264 | 40 | 69 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 37 | 4 | 28 | 0 | .261 | .337 | .337 | .674 | 267 |
Career AVG .261 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — +5.4% above league average.
Career OBP .337 vs. league average .308 across their career seasons — +9.2% above league average.
Career SLG .337 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — +5.5% above league average.
Career OPS .674 vs. league average .628 across their career seasons — +7.3% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | AB | WES | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1905 | CXG | EAS | 6 | 24 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1906 | LEL | WES | 8 | 34 | 5 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .382 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1907 | LEL | WES | 2 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .375 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1908 | LEL | WES | 22 | 76 | 15 | 21 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 16 | 0 | .276 | .240 (+15%) | .298 (+37%) | .306 (+16%) | .605 (+26%) | 380.5 |
| 1909 | LEL | WES | 21 | 81 | 14 | 18 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 0 | .222 | .244 (-9%) | .306 (-10%) | .312 (-9%) | .618 (-10%) | -113.4 |
| 1910 | COG | WES | 10 | 33 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | .242 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 71 | 264 | 40 | 69 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 37 | 4 | 28 | 0 | .261 | — | — | — | — | 267 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 5 | 5 | 14 | 13 | 2 | 2 |
| 3B | 65 | 35 | 83 | 179 | 33 | 10 |
| SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | AB | 3B | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 1905 | CXG | 2B | 3 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| 1905 | CXG | 3B | 3 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 1 |
| 1906 | LEL | 2B | 2 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1906 | LEL | 3B | 6 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| 1907 | LEL | 3B | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1908 | LEL | 3B | 22 | 22 | 26 | 59 | 6 | 1 |
| 1909 | LEL | 3B | 21 | 0 | 22 | 62 | 13 | 4 |
| 1910 | COG | 3B | 9 | 0 | 17 | 29 | 8 | 2 |
| 1910 | COG | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 5 |
| Third Base | 65 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
Danger Talbert: the record in brief
The season rows for Danger Talbert begin in 1903. The season rows list, in order, the Algona Brownies (1903), the Cuban X Giants (1905), the Chicago Leland Giants (1906 through 1909), and the Chicago Giants (1910). The bio lists Talbert's primary position as third baseman. The birth record reads March 8, 1878, in Platte City, MO, USA. Talbert's death is recorded on June 19, 1914, in Omaha, NE, USA. The given name on file is Dangerfield F. Talbert.
In 71 games and 264 at bats, Talbert batted .261 with 69 hits; the totals also include 37 runs batted in. Talbert got on base at a .337 rate and slugged .337 (.674 OPS). Over the seasons Talbert played, league hitters batted .248; the .261 career figure is 5.4% above that. The OPS comparison is .674 to a league .628, 7.3% above average. No season topped the 21 hits of 1908. In 1908, a season of regular play, Talbert hit .276 while the league hit .240. Talbert's career PIV of 267 is lower than the 380.5 of 1908 alone, because other seasons scored below the league baseline.
Frequently Asked Questions about Danger Talbert
- Was Danger Talbert a pitcher?
- No. Danger Talbert was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Danger Talbert hit?
- Danger Talbert hit 0 career home runs with 69 hits.
- What teams did Danger Talbert play for?
- Danger Talbert played for 4 teams: the Algona Brownies (1903), the Cuban X Giants (1905), the Chicago Leland Giants (1906–1909), and the Chicago Giants (1910).
- What were Danger Talbert's career stats?
- In 71 games, Danger Talbert had 69 hits, 37 RBI, 40 runs, and 4 stolen bases, with a .261 batting average.
- What position did Danger Talbert play?
- Danger Talbert played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- What was Danger Talbert's career batting average?
- Danger Talbert batted .261 over his career, with 69 hits in 264 at bats.
- How many RBI did Danger Talbert have?
- Danger Talbert drove in 37 runs in his career.
- Is Danger Talbert in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Danger Talbert has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.