Tony Batista

Born: 12/9/1973 in Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1996-06-03 | Final Game: 2007-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Leocadio Francisco Batista

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Biography

Tony Batista was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, recognized for his powerful hitting and consistent performance during his career from 1996 to 2007. Born in 1973, Batista made his mark on the game by playing in 1,309 games, accumulating 1,146 hits and 221 home runs. His ability to drive in runs was evident as he finished his career with 718 RBIs, showcasing his role as a key offensive contributor for multiple teams. With a batting average of .251, Batista demonstrated a blend of power and contact hitting, while also contributing on the basepaths with 47 stolen bases. Batista's career was highlighted by two All-Star selections, reflecting his status as one of the more formidable hitters of his era. He played during a time when offensive production was highly valued, and his home run totals placed him among the notable power hitters of the early 2000s. Known for his aggressive approach at the plate and a strong defensive presence, Batista left a lasting impact on the teams he played for, including the Toronto Blue Jays and the Arizona Diamondbacks. His legacy is marked not only by his numbers but also by his influence on the game during a period characterized by significant offensive output in Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1309	4568	625	1146	226	17	221	718	47	287	790	0.251	0.299	0.453	0.752	-2862.7

Career AVG .251 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 6.1% below league average.

Career OBP .299 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 11.2% below league average.

Career SLG .453 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — +6.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.752 vs. league average 0.763 across their career seasons — near 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
1996	OAK	AL	74	238	38	71	10	2	6	25	7	19	49	0.298	.269 (+11%)	.340 (+3%)	.426 (+1%)	.767 (+2%)	85.5
1997	OAK	AL	68	188	22	38	10	1	4	18	2	14	31	0.202	.266 (-24%)	.336 (-21%)	.419 (-21%)	.756 (-21%)	-771.1
1998	AZ	NL	106	293	46	80	16	1	18	41	1	18	52	0.273	.266 (+3%)	.335 (-5%)	.420 (+23%)	.755 (+11%)	492.1
1999	AZ	NL	44	144	16	37	5	0	5	21	2	16	17	0.257	.271 (-5%)	.344 (-3%)	.433 (-9%)	.778 (-6%)	-150.3
1999	TOR	AL	98	375	61	107	25	1	26	79	2	22	79	0.285	.271 (+5%)	.344 (-5%)	.433 (+30%)	.778 (+15%)	-150.3
2000	TOR	AL	154	620	96	163	32	2	41	114	5	35	121	0.263	.270 (-3%)	.344 (-11%)	.437 (+19%)	.782 (+6%)	509.1
2001	TOR	AL	72	271	29	56	11	1	13	45	0	13	66	0.207	.263 (-22%)	.332 (-24%)	.426 (-7%)	.758 (-14%)	-836.7
2001	BAL	AL	84	308	41	82	16	5	12	42	5	19	47	0.266	.263 (+1%)	.332 (-8%)	.426 (+10%)	.758 (+2%)	-836.7
2002	BAL	AL	161	615	90	150	36	1	31	87	5	50	107	0.244	.261 (-7%)	.331 (-7%)	.416 (+10%)	.747 (+2%)	172.3
2003	BAL	AL	161	631	76	148	20	1	26	99	4	28	102	0.235	.264 (-11%)	.332 (-19%)	.422 (-7%)	.754 (-12%)	-1828.4
2004	WSN	NL	157	606	76	146	30	2	32	110	14	26	78	0.241	.266 (-9%)	.335 (-19%)	.427 (+6%)	.762 (-5%)	-955.0
2006	MIN	AL	50	178	24	42	12	0	5	21	0	15	27	0.236	.269 (-12%)	.336 (-10%)	.431 (-10%)	.768 (-10%)	-333.8
2007	WAS	NL	80	101	10	26	3	0	2	16	0	12	14	0.257	.268 (-4%)	.335 (+3%)	.422 (-18%)	.758 (-9%)	-126.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	27	12	121	3	1	16
2B	94	78	156	250	4	59
3B	807	775	526	1551	96	174
SS	260	238	396	774	29	162

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1996	OAK	2B	52	46	83	162	3	36
1996	OAK	3B	18	5	9	18	2	3
1996	OAK	SS	4	3	4	11	0	1
1997	OAK	2B	1	1	2	4	0	0
1997	OAK	3B	4	0	3	1	0	0
1997	OAK	SS	61	54	91	169	8	38
1998	ARI	2B	41	31	71	84	1	23
1998	ARI	3B	15	12	9	28	1	1
1998	ARI	SS	34	26	43	93	4	13
1999	ARI	SS	43	38	60	130	4	27
1999	TOR	SS	98	98	165	308	12	72
2000	TOR	3B	154	154	120	318	17	35
2001	TOR	3B	72	68	56	145	10	21
2001	BAL	3B	29	29	18	53	5	5
2001	BAL	SS	20	19	33	63	1	11
2002	BAL	3B	154	154	111	290	16	35
2003	BAL	3B	154	154	91	292	20	33
2004	MON	3B	155	149	82	308	19	35
2006	MIN	3B	50	50	27	97	6	6
2007	WAS	1B	27	12	121	3	1	16
2007	WAS	3B	2	0	0	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	27
Second Base	94
Third Base	807
Shortstop	260
Designated Hitter	52

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
2004	Player of the Week	Week of 2004-09-18

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2006	MIN	AL	$1,250,000
2004	MON	NL	$1,500,000
2003	BAL	AL	$6,400,000
2002	BAL	AL	$4,900,000
2001	TOR	AL	$3,300,000
1999	ARI	NL	$375,000
1998	ARI	NL	$210,000
1997	OAK	AL	$162,500
1996	OAK	AL	$109,000
Total Career Earnings			$18,206,500