Troy Afenir, baseball player, 1987-1992

Troy Afenir

Born: 9/21/1963 in Escondido, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1987-09-14 | Final Game: 1992-07-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Michael Troy Afenir

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Biography

Troy Afenir, born in 1963, played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1987 until his retirement in 1992. Over the course of his career, Afenir participated in 45 games, where he demonstrated his versatility on the field. Despite facing challenges at the plate, he recorded 15 hits and drove in 7 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .19. Known for his gritty playing style, Afenir contributed to his teams during a transitional period in baseball, which was marked by the emergence of power hitters and changing offensive strategies. Afenir's tenure in the major leagues, although brief, showcased his commitment to the game and his ability to adapt in a competitive environment. His career unfolded during a time when baseball was experiencing significant shifts, including the impact of free agency and the evolving dynamics of player roles. While he may not have been a standout statistical performer, Afenir's presence in the dugout and on the field reflected the perseverance and dedication required to compete at the highest level of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
45 79 4 15 2 2 0 7 0 5 32 0.190 0.235 0.266 0.501 0.0

Career AVG .190 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 26.4% below league average.

Career OBP .235 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 27.7% below league average.

Career SLG .266 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 32.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.501 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — 30.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1987 HOU NL 10 20 1 6 1 0 0 1 0 0 12 0.300 — — — — 0.0
1990 OAK AL 14 14 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 6 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1991 OAK AL 5 11 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.091 — — — — 0.0
1992 CIN NL 16 34 3 6 1 2 0 4 0 5 12 0.176 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 41 20 123 5 1 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1987 HOU C 10 5 35 2 1 1
1990 OAK C 12 2 13 0 0 0
1991 OAK C 4 3 18 1 0 1
1992 CIN C 15 10 57 2 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 41
Designated Hitter 2

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1992 CIN NL $130,000
1990 OAK AL $100,000
Total Career Earnings $230,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Palomar College San Marcos CA 1982, 1983