Mark Dalesandro

Born: 5/14/1968 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1994-06-06 | Final Game: 2001-08-10

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

Full name: Mark Anthony Dalesandro

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Biography

Mark Dalesandro, born in 1968, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1994 until 2001. Over the course of his career, Dalesandro appeared in 79 games, showcasing his versatility and dedication to the game. He registered 31 hits, including 3 home runs, and drove in 17 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .240. Known for his tenacity on the field, he also recorded 1 stolen base, demonstrating his ability to contribute in various facets of the game. Dalesandro's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, where players began to adapt to a more offensive style, characterized by power hitting and increased scoring. Although not a superstar, his contributions were valuable to the teams he played for, and he represented the hardworking ethos of many players from that era. His journey through the major leagues highlighted the challenges and opportunities faced by athletes striving to make their mark in a competitive landscape.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
79	129	17	31	7	0	3	17	1	3	14	0.240	0.259	0.364	0.624	-13.2

Career AVG .240 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 10.2% below league average.

Career OBP .259 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 23.2% below league average.

Career SLG .364 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 14.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.624 vs. league average 0.762 across their career seasons — 18.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1994	LAA	AL	19	25	5	5	1	1	2	0	2	4	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1995	LAA	AL	11	10	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	2	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0
1998	TOR	AL	32	67	8	20	5	2	14	0	1	6	0.299	.266 (+12%)	.335 (-9%)	.420 (+10%)	.755 (+2%)	-13.2
1999	TOR	AL	16	27	3	5	0	0	1	1	0	2	0.185	—	—	—	—	0.0
2001	CHW	AL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	2	0	5	0	0	0
3B	15	4	6	10	2	1
C	46	16	116	7	1	2
OF	4	1	1	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1994	CAL	3B	5	2	3	4	1	1
1994	CAL	C	11	1	16	1	0	0
1994	CAL	OF	2	0	0	0	0	0
1995	CAL	C	8	1	10	0	0	0
1995	CAL	OF	1	0	1	0	0	0
1998	TOR	1B	2	0	5	0	0	0
1998	TOR	3B	8	2	3	5	1	0
1998	TOR	C	18	11	68	4	1	0
1998	TOR	OF	1	1	0	0	0	0
1999	TOR	3B	2	0	0	1	0	0
1999	TOR	C	8	3	22	2	0	2
2001	CHA	C	1	0	0	0	0	0