MySQL "Table Checking"

I'm tryin to make a plugin that will require Databases in order for it to work properly. I have some knowledge of MySQL databases but I'm definetly not an expert. Is there a way for me to find out one variable based on one or more others?

For example, is it possible to find out who the owner of something is like this:

Code:

"SELECT * FROM table_name WHERE name=".$player->getName()."AND id=1"

Thanks in advance!