Danny Worth
Born: 9/30/1985 in Northridge, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2010-05-16 | Final Game: 2016-07-24
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Daniel Weston Worth
Biography
Danny Worth was a professional baseball player born in 1985, who played in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2016. Primarily a position player, Worth made his mark during a period defined by evolving offensive strategies and an increasing emphasis on versatility among players. He appeared in 151 games throughout his career, showcasing his ability to adapt to various roles within a team's lineup.
Over his time in the league, Worth recorded 67 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 20 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .223. He also demonstrated base-running capability with 1 stolen base. While his offensive statistics may not have stood out in the highly competitive environment of the MLB, Worth's contributions were often felt in crucial moments, particularly as a reliable utility player. His career, which spanned the latter part of the 2010s, reflected the transition of baseball into a data-driven era where every player's skill set was meticulously analyzed and utilized. Worth retired on July 24, 2016, leaving behind a legacy as a dedicated teammate and a versatile player in the game.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 151 | 300 | 34 | 67 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 1 | 24 | 64 | 0.223 | 0.281 | 0.287 | 0.568 | -392.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | DET | AL | 39 | 106 | 10 | 27 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 0.255 | -192.5 |
| 2011 | DET | AL | 30 | 37 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0.270 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | DET | AL | 43 | 74 | 9 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 23 | 0.216 | -199.6 |
| 2013 | DET | AL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | DET | AL | 20 | 42 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | HOU | AL | 16 | 39 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.179 | 0.0 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4.50 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4.50 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | ALDS2 | DET | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2012 | WS | DET | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 2011 | ALCS | DET | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2B | 67 | 38 | 66 | 105 | 1 | 28 |
| 3B | 28 | 9 | 9 | 25 | 3 | 3 |
| P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 42 | 37 | 70 | 97 | 0 | 32 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | DET | 2B | 12 | 8 | 14 | 31 | 0 | 9 |
| 2010 | DET | 3B | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | DET | SS | 24 | 24 | 41 | 56 | 0 | 14 |
| 2011 | DET | 2B | 15 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 | DET | 3B | 13 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 3 |
| 2012 | DET | 2B | 31 | 22 | 36 | 50 | 1 | 13 |
| 2012 | DET | 3B | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | DET | SS | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 3 |
| 2013 | DET | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | DET | P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | DET | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | DET | 2B | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | DET | SS | 13 | 11 | 27 | 31 | 0 | 14 |
| 2016 | HOU | 2B | 6 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 4 |
| 2016 | HOU | 3B | 5 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | HOU | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 67 |
| Third Base | 28 |
| Shortstop | 42 |
| Designated Hitter | 4 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | DET | AL | $482,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $482,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepperdine University | Malibu | CA | 2005, 2006, 2007 |