Pete Dalena, baseball player, 1989-1989

Pete Dalena

Born: 6/26/1960 in Fresno, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1989-07-07 | Final Game: 1989-07-21

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Peter Martin Dalena

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Biography

Pete Dalena, born in 1960, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during his brief Major League Baseball career. He made his debut on July 7, 1989, and played for a total of five games before concluding his time in the majors on July 21, 1989. Despite the brevity of his career, Dalena's journey to the big leagues is emblematic of the challenges faced by many players striving to make their mark during a competitive era in baseball. Throughout his five-game stint, Dalena recorded one hit, which contributed to a batting average of .143. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, Dalena's experience in the majors highlighted the intense competition and high stakes of professional baseball, especially during the late 1980s when the sport was seeing a surge in talent and athleticism. Though his playing time was limited, Dalena's dedication to the game and his brief appearance at the highest level of competition remains a noteworthy chapter in the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
5 7 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.143 0.143 0.286 0.429 0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 43.8% below league average.

Career OBP .143 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 55.3% below league average.

Career SLG .286 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — 23.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.429 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — 38.3% 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
1989 CLE AL 5 7 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.143 — — — — 0.0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Designated Hitter 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Fresno City College Fresno CA 1980, 1981
California State University Fresno Fresno CA 1981, 1982