Jamie D'Antona, baseball player, 2008-2008

Jamie D'Antona

Born: 5/12/1982 in Greenwich, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-07-22 | Final Game: 2008-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: James Joseph D'Antona

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Biography

Jamie D'Antona, born in 1982, was a professional baseball player who made a brief yet notable impact in Major League Baseball during the late 2000s. He played as a position player, appearing in a total of 18 games from July 22, 2008, to September 25, 2008. D'Antona's career, though short-lived, reflected the challenges faced by many players trying to establish themselves in a highly competitive environment. Throughout his time in the majors, D'Antona recorded 3 hits and 1 RBI, finishing with a batting average of .176. He did not hit any home runs and did not register any stolen bases during his stint. While his numbers may not capture the attention of fans and historians alike, D'Antona's journey through the ranks of professional baseball is emblematic of the perseverance required to reach the major leagues, especially during an era defined by the intense scrutiny of player performance. His career remains a testament to the many athletes who strive to make their mark in the sport, even if their time in the limelight is fleeting.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
18 17 2 3 0 0 0 1 0 2 4 0.176 0.263 0.176 0.440 0.0

Career AVG .176 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 33.1% below league average.

Career OBP .263 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 21.0% below league average.

Career SLG .176 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — 57.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.440 vs. league average 0.749 across their career seasons — 41.3% 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
2008 AZ NL 18 17 2 3 0 0 0 1 0 2 4 0.176 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 1 7 2 0 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2008 ARI 1B 2 1 7 2 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Wake Forest University Winston-Salem NC 2001, 2002, 2003