Dante Bichette, baseball player, 274 home runs, 1988-2001

Dante Bichette

Born: 11/18/1963 in West Palm Beach, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1988-09-05 | Final Game: 2001-10-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Alphonse Dante Bichette

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Biography

Dante Bichette was a prominent Major League Baseball player whose career spanned from 1988 to 2001. Born in 1963, he established himself as a formidable position player, known for his powerful hitting and consistent offensive production. Over the course of 1,704 games, Bichette amassed 1,906 hits, 274 home runs, and 1,141 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs and contribute significantly to his teams’ successes. His impressive .299 batting average underscored his proficiency at the plate, and he also demonstrated speed on the bases with 152 stolen bases. Bichette was selected as an All-Star four times during his career, reflecting his status as one of the elite players of his era. He played most notably for the Colorado Rockies, where he became a key figure in the team's early success, particularly during the 1990s, a time marked by the offensive explosion in baseball. His powerful swing and ability to hit for average made him a fan favorite and a significant contributor to the Rockies' identity as a high-scoring team. Bichette's legacy is remembered not only for his individual achievements but also for his role in helping to popularize the Rockies in a rapidly evolving game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1704 6381 934 1906 401 27 274 1141 152 355 1078 0.299 0.336 0.499 0.835 12784.7

Career AVG .299 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — +13.3% above league average.

Career OBP .336 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .499 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — +22.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.835 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — +12.6% above 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
1988 LAA AL 21 46 1 12 2 0 0 8 0 0 7 0.261 — — — — -207.7
1989 LAA AL 48 138 13 29 7 0 3 15 3 6 24 0.210 .254 (-17%) .319 (-25%) .375 (-13%) .694 (-19%) -481.4
1990 LAA AL 109 349 40 89 15 1 15 53 5 16 79 0.255 .257 (-1%) .324 (-10%) .385 (+12%) .710 (+2%) 14.2
1991 ATL AL 134 445 53 106 18 3 15 59 14 22 107 0.238 .255 (-7%) .323 (-16%) .384 (+2%) .708 (-6%) -730.4
1992 ATL AL 112 387 37 111 27 2 5 41 18 16 74 0.287 .255 (+12%) .322 (-1%) .377 (+8%) .699 (+3%) 126.0
1993 COL NL 141 538 93 167 43 5 21 89 14 28 99 0.310 .265 (+17%) .332 (+5%) .403 (+30%) .735 (+19%) 1789.1
1994 COL NL 116 484 74 147 33 2 27 95 21 19 70 0.304 .269 (+13%) .338 (-1%) .424 (+29%) .763 (+16%) 1319.9
1995 COL NL 139 579 102 197 38 2 40 128 13 22 96 0.340 .266 (+28%) .337 (+8%) .417 (+49%) .755 (+30%) 3304.0
1996 COL NL 159 633 114 198 39 3 31 141 31 45 105 0.313 .269 (+16%) .340 (+5%) .426 (+24%) .767 (+16%) 1990.8
1997 COL NL 151 561 81 173 31 2 26 118 6 30 90 0.308 .266 (+16%) .336 (+2%) .419 (+22%) .756 (+13%) 1311.4
1998 COL NL 161 662 97 219 48 2 22 122 14 28 76 0.331 .266 (+24%) .335 (+6%) .420 (+21%) .755 (+15%) 1867.4
1999 COL NL 151 593 104 177 38 2 34 133 6 54 84 0.298 .271 (+10%) .344 (+3%) .433 (+25%) .778 (+15%) 1715.1
2000 CIN NL 125 461 67 136 27 2 16 76 5 41 69 0.295 .270 (+9%) .344 (+2%) .437 (+7%) .782 (+5%) 398.6
2000 BOS AL 30 114 13 33 5 0 7 14 0 8 22 0.289 .270 (+7%) .344 (-3%) .437 (+18%) .782 (+9%) 398.6
2001 BOS AL 107 391 45 112 30 1 12 49 2 20 76 0.286 .263 (+9%) .332 (-2%) .426 (+8%) .758 (+4%) 197.7

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
4 17 6 10 3 0 1 3 1 3 0.588

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1995 NLDS1 COL 4 17 6 10 3 0 1 3 1 3 0.588

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
OF 1552 1482 2829 128 80 38

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1988 CAL OF 21 15 44 2 1 0
1989 CAL OF 40 36 95 6 1 2
1990 CAL OF 105 86 183 12 7 5
1991 ML4 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1991 ML4 OF 127 109 270 14 7 7
1992 ML4 OF 101 93 188 6 2 2
1993 COL OF 137 134 308 14 9 3
1994 COL OF 116 113 211 10 2 4
1995 COL OF 136 134 208 9 3 0
1996 COL OF 156 154 255 5 9 1
1997 COL OF 139 137 225 4 3 1
1998 COL OF 156 156 289 14 11 6
1999 COL OF 144 144 238 17 13 3
2000 CIN OF 121 119 235 11 8 3
2001 BOS OF 53 52 80 4 4 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 1
Left Field 648
Center Field 56
Right Field 908
Designated Hitter 89

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2000 Player of the Week Week of 2000-06-03
1999 Player of the Week Week of 1999-05-22
1999 Player of the Week Week of 1999-08-14
1997 Player of the Week Week of 1997-07-26
1996 Player of the Month June
1996 Player of the Week Week of 1996-06-29
1995 MLB Players Choice Outstanding Player
1995 Player of the Month July
1995 Player of the Month September
1995 Player of the Week Week of 1995-08-05
1995 Silver Slugger OF
1995 TSN All-Star OF
1994 Player of the Week Week of 1994-07-16
1991 Player of the Week Week of 1991-10-05

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2001 BOS AL $7,000,000
2000 CIN NL $7,000,000
1999 COL NL $7,250,000
1998 COL NL $5,291,667
1997 COL NL $5,166,667
1996 COL NL $3,591,666
1995 COL NL $3,400,000
1994 COL NL $2,850,000
1993 COL NL $735,000
1992 ML4 AL $230,000
1991 ML4 AL $185,000
1990 CAL AL $100,000
Total Career Earnings $42,800,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Palm Beach Community College Lake Worth FL 1984

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1998 Most Valuable Player NL 21th 2.0 448 0
1996 Most Valuable Player NL 20th 6.0 392 0
1995 Most Valuable Player NL 2nd 251.0 392 6
1994 Most Valuable Player NL 14th 19.0 392 0