Danny Thompson
Positions:
Shortstop, Third Baseman and Second Baseman
Bats: Right
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Throws: Right
6-0, 183lb (183cm, 83kg)
Born:
February 1, 1947
in Wichita, KS
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Died:
December 10, 1976
in Rochester, MN
Buried:
Capron Cemetery, Capron, OK
Draft: Drafted by the New York Yankees in the 2nd round of the 1965 MLB June Amateur Draft from Capron HS (Capron, OK), the Cincinnati Reds in the 4th round of the 1967 MLB June Draft-Secondary Phase from Oklahoma State University (Stillwater, OK), the Washington Senators in the 1st round (11th) of the 1968 MLB January Draft-Secondary Phase from Oklahoma State University (Stillwater, OK) and the Minnesota Twins in the 1st round (18th) of the 1968 MLB June Draft-Secondary Phase from Oklahoma State University (Stillwater, OK).
High School: Capron HS (Capron, OK)
School: Oklahoma State University (Stillwater, OK)
Debut:
June 25, 1970
(Age 23-144d,
13,010th in major league history)
vs. MIL 4 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
October 2, 1976
(Age 29-244d)
vs. CHW 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 1970 season
Full Name: Danny Leon Thompson
View Player Info
from the B-R Bullpen
1971 Fielding Game Log (as 2B)