- Chuck Daniel
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For other people named Charles Daniel, see Charles Daniel (disambiguation).
Chuck Daniel Pitcher Born: September 17, 1933
Bluffton, ArkansasDied: January 1, 2008 (aged 74)
Hot Springs, ArkansasBatted: Right Threw: Right MLB debut September 21, 1957 for the Detroit Tigers Last MLB appearance September 21, 1957 for the Detroit Tigers Career statistics Win-loss record 0-0 Earned run average 7.71 Strikeouts 2 Teams Charles Edward Daniel (September 17, 1933 - January 1, 2008) was a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Detroit Tigers during the 1957 season. Listed at 6'2", 195., Daniel batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Bluffton, Arkansas.
Daniel was a major league player whose career, statistically speaking, was only slightly different than that of Moonlight Graham.
On September 21, 1957 Daniel faced the Kansas City Athletics as a second-inning replacement for starter Jim Bunning, giving up two runs, three hits and no walks to go with a pair of strikeouts. In 2⅓ innings of work he posted a 7.71 ERA and never appeared in a major league game again.He is married to Rita Daniel. He is the father to Robin Daniel, Denise Baker, and Thomas Daniel. He is also a grandfather to Jessica Christianson, Hunter Daniel, Page Daniel, Austin Baker, Nathan Baker (who plays professional baseball for Pittsburgh Pirates), Cameron Baker, Keaton Baker, Anna Daniel, Charles Daniel, and Melanie Daniel. He is also a great-grandfather to Rita Christianson.
Daniel died in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas at age 74.
Fact
- Daniel is regarded as the only major league player to come out of the University of the Ozarks
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