Danny Foppiano

Career Overview

Danny Foppiano began his beep baseball journey in 1987 with the Long Island, NY Out of Sight. From the East Coast to the West Coast and throughout the Midwest, his career has spanned nearly four decades and multiple championship programs.

He competed for Albuquerque Tru Sight, Sacramento Thrashers, West Coast Dawgs, Kansas All Stars, Austin Blackhawks, Indianapolis RHI Xtreme, and Indianapolis Edge. Few players in league history have sustained excellence across as many eras and elite teams.

Danny’s style of play has always been defined by speed, power, agility, and relentless intensity. As one coach said, “As the game becomes bigger you can count on Danny making big plays.” He brought that edge to every roster he joined.

World Series Performance

Across 149 World Series games, Danny compiled:

643 at-bats

326 runs

407 putouts

.507 career batting average

He earned World Series All-Star honors in multiple decades, including:

• 1989 MVP Offense, .853 batting average
• 1990 Offensive All-Star, .750 batting average
• 2000 Offensive All-Star, .611 batting average
• 2008 Defensive All-Star, 31 putouts, 4.429 average
• 2012 Offensive All-Star, .667 batting average
• 2015 Defensive All-Star, 5.167 putout average
• 2016 Defensive All-Star, 4.750 putout average
• 2018 Offensive All-Star, .667 batting average

His ability to remain an impact player from the late 1980s through the 2020s speaks to both his athleticism and dedication.

Championships

Danny has won eight World Series Championships across four different decades and with three different franchises.

He captured his first two titles with Albuquerque Tru Sight in 1988 and 1989, including his Offensive MVP performance in 1989.

With the West Coast Dawgs, he helped secure championships in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2010, and 2011, including the historic 2000 title in Taipei, Taiwan.

In 2007, he won another championship as a member of the Kansas All Stars.

Winning championships with multiple teams across decades is an accomplishment that stands almost alone in league history.

Regional and Tournament Honors

Beyond the World Series, Danny earned Defensive MVP honors at the 2006 Oklahoma City Regional Tournament and was named to the Defensive All-Tournament Team at the Bolingbrook, IL Lions Tournament that same year.

His defensive consistency and offensive explosiveness made him a complete player wherever he competed.

Legacy

Danny has never been driven by individual accolades. His focus has always been on how he could help his team win. That mindset, combined with his competitive fire and high motor, made him a foundational piece on championship rosters year after year.

After rejoining the Austin Blackhawks for the 2021 World Series and continuing his career with the Indianapolis Edge, Danny extended an already legendary résumé well into his fourth decade in the sport.

When his playing days finally conclude, Danny Foppiano will be remembered as one of the all-time competitors in NBBA history. A player who performed in the biggest moments, across generations, and whose name is permanently etched among the legends of beep baseball.

Submitted by Eric Mazariegos July 14, 2010