Daniel Wayne Ardoin (born July 8, 1974 in Mamou, Louisiana) is a catcher in Major League Baseball who plays with the Houston Astros organization. He bats and throws right handed. The position of the catcher Catcher is also a general term for a fielder who catches the ball in cricket. ... August 2 is the 214th day of the year (215th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Batting average is a statistic in both cricket and baseball measuring the performance of cricket batsmen and baseball hitters, respectively. ... In Major League Baseball history, Ty Cobb had a record 4,191 hits by 1928; Pete Rose would surpass it 57 years later, and finish with 4,256 career hits. ... In baseball, a home run is a base hit in which the batter is able to circle all the bases, ending at home plate and scoring a run, with no errors on the play that result in the batter achieving extra bases. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 3, 6, 14, 29, 34, 42 Name Minnesota Twins (1961–present) Washington Nationals/Senators (1901-1960) Ballpark Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome 1982-present Metropolitan Stadium (1961-1981) Griffith Stadium (1903-1960) a. ... Major league affiliations American League (1961–present) West Division (1972–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 26,34,42 Name Texas Rangers (1972–present) Washington Senators (1961-1971) Ballpark Ameriquest Field in Arlington (1994–present) a. ... Major league affiliations National League (1993–present) West Division (1993–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 42 Name Colorado Rockies (1993–present) Ballpark Coors Field (1995–present) Mile High Stadium (1993-1994) Major league titles World Series titles (0) None NL Pennants (0) None West Division titles (0) None Wild card... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 4, 5, 8, 20, 22, 33, 42 Name Baltimore Orioles (1954–present) St. ... July 8 is the 189th day of the year (190th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday. ... Mamou is a town located in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. ... The position of the catcher Catcher is also a general term for a fielder who catches the ball in cricket. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Major league affiliations National League (1962–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 24, 25, 32, 33, 34, 40, 42, 49 Name Houston Astros (1965–present) Houston Colt . ...

High School Years

Ardoin attended Sacred Heart High School in Ville Platte, Louisiana, and was a letterman in football, baseball, golf, and track. In baseball, he was named the Class AA Most Valuable Player as a senior. He played for Coach Scott Carter, who is now at Sweeny High School in Sweeny TX. Danny was heavily recruited as a senior by the Seattle Mariners and the Cincinnati Reds. Danny chose to play JUCO ball at Texarkana Junior College under now Arkansas Coach Dave Van Horn and then attended McNeese State University. Sacred Heart High School is a private, Roman Catholic high school in Ville Platte, Louisiana. ... Major league affiliations American League (1977–present) West Division (1977–present) Current uniform Name Seattle Mariners (1977–present) Ballpark Safeco Field (1999–present) The Kingdome (1977-1999) Major league titles World Series titles (0) None AL Pennants (0) None West Division titles (3) [1] 2001 â€¢ 1997 â€¢ 1995 Wild card berths... Major league affiliations National League (1890–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 5, 8, 10, 13, 18, 20, 24, 42 Name Cincinnati Reds (1958–present) Cincinnati Redlegs (1953-1958) Cincinnati Reds (1882-1953) Cincinnati Red Stockings (1876-1882) Ballpark Great American Ball Park (2003–present) Riverfront...

Early career

Until the 2005 season, Ardoin was primarily a "career minor leaguer". Always possessing excellent defensive skills, Ardoin's weakness has always been his offense. His first season was a short one in 2000 with the Minnesota Twins, appearing in 15 games. He would not see Major League action again until the 2004 campaign, playing in only 6 games with the Texas Rangers. Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 3, 6, 14, 29, 34, 42 Name Minnesota Twins (1961–present) Washington Nationals/Senators (1901-1960) Ballpark Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome 1982-present Metropolitan Stadium (1961-1981) Griffith Stadium (1903-1960) a. ... Major league affiliations American League (1961–present) West Division (1972–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 26,34,42 Name Texas Rangers (1972–present) Washington Senators (1961-1971) Ballpark Ameriquest Field in Arlington (1994–present) a. ...

2005 Season

Ardoin received his chance in mid-2005, when the starting catcher for the Colorado Rockies, J.D. Closser proved to be inept, and his backup Todd Greene was put out of action with a strained hamstring. Ardoin set career highs in every offensive category, despite playing regularly in only the second half of the season. He compiled a .229 batting average with 6 home runs and 22 runs batted in. Major league affiliations National League (1993–present) West Division (1993–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 42 Name Colorado Rockies (1993–present) Ballpark Coors Field (1995–present) Mile High Stadium (1993-1994) Major league titles World Series titles (0) None NL Pennants (0) None West Division titles (0) None Wild card... Jeffrey Darrin Closser (born January 15, 1980 in Beech Grove, Indiana) is a catcher in Major League Baseball who currently plays for the Colorado Rockies. ... Todd Anthony Greene (born May 8, 1971 in Augusta, Georgia) is a catcher in Major League Baseball who plays with the Colorado Rockies (2004-2005). ... Hamstring refers to the common tendon of the muscles making up the ham in animals, primarily the semitendinosus and biceps femoris. ... Batting average is a statistic in both cricket and baseball measuring the performance of cricket batsmen and baseball hitters, respectively. ... In baseball statistics, a run batted in (RBI) is given to a batter for each run scored as the result of a batters plate appearance. ...

2006 Season

The 2006 season began with Ardoin slated in a platoon catching role with free agent acquisition Yorvit Torrealba. However, with Torrealba injuring his shoulder during Spring Training, Ardoin assumed the starting role. Although Ardoin remains one of the top defensive catchers in baseball, his offense struggled during the first two months of the 2006 season. In his first 94 at-bats, Ardoin managed only a .191 batting average with no home runs and but 2 runs batted in. Ardoin's tough-luck season continued when he strained his left knee while tagging out Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Jose Cruz, Jr. on a play at home plate. Ardoin was placed on the disabled list on May 27. J.D. Closser, who had his role taken by Ardoin the season prior, was recalled from the Triple-A minor league affiliate to fill in during Ardoin's absence. This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... In baseball statistics, an at bat (AB) is used to calculate other data such as batting average. ... Batting average is a statistic in both cricket and baseball measuring the performance of cricket batsmen and baseball hitters, respectively. ... In baseball statistics, a run batted in (RBI) is given to a batter for each run scored as the result of a batters plate appearance. ... Major league affiliations National League (1890–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 2, 4, 19, 20, 24, 32, 39, 42, 53 Name Los Angeles Dodgers (1958–present) Brooklyn Dodgers (1932-1957) Brooklyn Robins (1914-1931) Brooklyn Dodgers (1911-1912) Brooklyn Superbas (1899-1910), (1913) Brooklyn Grooms... José Cruz, Jr. ... In baseball, the disabled list (a. ... Jeffrey Darrin Closser (born January 15, 1980 in Beech Grove, Indiana) is a catcher in Major League Baseball who currently plays for the Colorado Rockies. ...

When Ardoin returned from his injury, the Rockies optioned J.D. Closser back to Triple-A. However, after being back with the Rockies for only five games, Ardoin was designated for assignment on August 25, 2006, clearing a roster spot for rookie prospect Chris Iannetta. Jeffrey Darrin Closser (born January 15, 1980 in Beech Grove, Indiana) is a catcher in Major League Baseball who currently plays for the Colorado Rockies. ... Christopher Domenic Iannetta (born April 8, 1983 in Providence, Rhode Island) is an American born baseball player currently playing catcher for the Colorado Rockies. ...

On August 30, Ardoin was claimed by the Baltimore Orioles. He was immediately thrust into action with injuries to Orioles starting catcher Ramon Hernandez and backup catcher Chris Widger. Ardoin could have earned a roster spot with the Orioles in 2007 with an impressive close to the 2006 season. However, he was designated for assignment September 8, 2006, and then signed by the Washington Nationals on November 7, 2006. On March 26, 2007 he was traded to the Houston Astros for Wade Robinson. (Link incorrect, leads to Wade Robinson the dancer.) Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 4, 5, 8, 20, 22, 33, 42 Name Baltimore Orioles (1954–present) St. ... Ramón Hernández [rah-MON er-NAN-deth] (born May 20, 1976 in Caracas, Venezuela) is a Major League Baseball catcher and right-handed batter who plays for the San Diego Padres. ... Christopher Chris Jon Widger (born May 21, 1971 in Wilmington, Delaware) is a catcher for the Chicago White Sox. ... The following are the baseball events of the year 2006 throughout the world. ... September 8 is the 251st day of the year (252nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... Major league affiliations National League (1969–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 42 Name Washington Nationals (2005–present) Montreal Expos (1969-2004) Ballpark RFK Stadium (2005–present) Hiram Bithorn Stadium[3] (San Juan) (2003-2004) Olympic Stadium (Montreal) (1977-2004) Jarry Park (Montreal) (1969-1976) [3] The... November 7 is the 311th day of the year (312th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 54 days remaining. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... Wade Robson is a choreographer and the creator and host of MTVs Wade Robson Project. By the time he was seven, Wade had appeared in three of Michael Jacksons biggest videos Black or White, Jam and Heal the World. Since then, he has choreographed and appeared with Britney...

Personal life

In the offseason Ardoin lives with his wife Hope and 4 children in his hometown Ville Platte, Louisiana. Ville Platte is a city located in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. ...

External links

• Danny Ardoin at Baseball Reference.com