Danny Goodwin Notable

b. September 2, 1953 · California Angels 1975, 1977–1978, Minnesota Twins 1979–1981, Oakland Athletics 1982

Danny Goodwin played for three clubs across eight seasons as a designated hitter, opening with the California Angels in 1975 and closing with the Oakland Athletics in 1982.

Across 252 games he batted .236, with 150 hits and 72 runs. He finished with 13 home runs, 32 doubles and 3 stolen bases.

He played 61 games at first base, with 468 putouts and 3 errors. He turned 38 double plays.

He was born in St. Louis, MO, USA on September 2, 1953. He batted left-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

Year	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	AVG
1975	CAL	4	10	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	5	0	.100
1977	CAL	35	91	5	19	6	1	1	8	5	19	0	.209
1978	CAL	24	58	9	16	5	0	2	10	10	13	0	.276
1979	MIN	58	159	22	46	8	5	5	27	11	23	0	.289
1980	MIN	55	115	12	23	5	0	1	11	17	32	0	.200
1981	MIN	59	151	18	34	6	1	2	17	16	32	3	.225
1982	OAK	17	52	6	11	2	1	2	8	2	13	0	.212
Career	—	252	636	72	150	32	8	13	81	61	137	3	.236

On this day & linked events

1953

Born September 2, 1953

St. Louis, MO, USA

Image: Minnesota Twins / Bob Watson, public domain