Dann Bilardello

Born: 5/26/1959 in Santa Cruz, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1983-04-11 | Final Game: 1992-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Dann James Bilardello

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Biography

Dann Bilardello was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1992. Born in 1959, Bilardello made his mark in the league during a transitional period characterized by evolving offensive strategies and the increasing importance of power hitting. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 382 games, where he recorded 194 hits, 18 home runs, and 91 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .204. His journey through the majors allowed him to contribute as a role player on several teams, showcasing his versatility on the field. Bilardello's playing style reflected the competitive nature of the game during the late 1980s and early 1990s, a time when the sport was beginning to embrace a more power-oriented approach. Though he may not have been a superstar, his contributions as a solid utility player earned him respect among teammates and coaches alike. With a total of 4 stolen bases, he demonstrated a modest speed on the basepaths, complementing his offensive skill set. While his career numbers may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Bilardello's time in the league remains a testament to the dedication and hard work required to succeed in professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
382	949	79	194	39	1	18	91	4	65	170	0.204	0.257	0.305	0.561	-2952.2

Career AVG .204 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 20.6% below league average.

Career OBP .257 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 20.6% below league average.

Career SLG .305 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 21.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.561 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — 20.8% 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
1983	CIN	NL	109	298	27	71	18	0	9	38	2	15	49	0.238	.260 (-9%)	.324 (-16%)	.389 (avg)	.714 (-7%)	-524.0
1984	CIN	NL	68	182	16	38	7	0	2	10	0	19	34	0.209	.259 (-20%)	.322 (-11%)	.384 (-27%)	.707 (-20%)	-591.5
1985	CIN	NL	42	102	6	17	0	0	1	9	0	4	15	0.167	.257 (-35%)	.323 (-36%)	.390 (-50%)	.714 (-44%)	-747.0
1986	WSN	NL	79	191	12	37	5	0	4	17	1	14	32	0.194	.257 (-25%)	.325 (-24%)	.395 (-28%)	.720 (-26%)	-915.6
1989	PIT	NL	33	80	11	18	6	0	2	8	1	2	18	0.225	.254 (-11%)	.319 (-24%)	.375 (avg)	.694 (-11%)	-174.1
1990	PIT	NL	19	37	1	2	0	0	0	3	0	4	10	0.054	—	—	—	—	0.0
1991	SDP	NL	15	26	4	7	2	1	0	5	0	3	4	0.269	—	—	—	—	0.0
1992	SDP	NL	17	33	2	4	1	0	0	1	0	4	8	0.121	—	—	—	—	0.0