Doug Dascenzo

Born: 6/30/1964 in Cleveland, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1988-09-02 | Final Game: 1996-09-29

Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Douglas Craig Dascenzo

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Biography

Doug Dascenzo was a professional baseball player born in 1964, who played in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 1996. Known primarily as an outfielder and utility player, Dascenzo appeared in 540 games throughout his career, showcasing his versatility on the field. He accumulated 287 hits, including 5 home runs, and drove in 90 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .234. Dascenzo was also recognized for his speed on the bases, successfully stealing 49 bases during his time in the league. Dascenzo's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the growing emphasis on power hitting and the integration of advanced analytics into the game. While he did not achieve superstar status, Dascenzo was valued for his defensive capabilities and his ability to contribute in various roles, often coming off the bench as a reliable option. His contributions to teams such as the Chicago Cubs and the San Diego Padres exemplified the importance of depth and versatility in a roster, making him a respected figure among teammates and coaches alike.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	4	0	0	0	0	5.0	3	0	0	2	2	0.00	0

Career ERA 0.00 vs. league average 3.89 across their career seasons — 100.0% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1990	CHC	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	1	0	0	0	0.00	—	-
1991	CHC	NL	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	4.0	2	0	2	2	0.00	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
540	1225	156	287	42	10	5	90	49	103	117	0.234	0.293	0.297	0.590	-3530.3

Career AVG .234 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 9.6% below league average.

Career OBP .293 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 10.1% below league average.

Career SLG .297 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 23.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.590 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — 17.6% 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
1988	CHC	NL	26	75	9	16	3	0	0	4	6	9	4	0.213	.254 (-16%)	.317 (-6%)	.377 (-33%)	.695 (-21%)	-225.3
1989	CHC	NL	47	139	20	23	1	0	1	12	6	13	13	0.165	.254 (-35%)	.319 (-27%)	.375 (-48%)	.694 (-38%)	-885.8
1990	CHC	NL	113	241	27	61	9	5	1	26	15	21	18	0.253	.257 (-2%)	.324 (-4%)	.385 (-11%)	.710 (-8%)	-375.3
1991	CHC	NL	118	239	40	61	11	0	1	18	14	24	26	0.255	.255 (avg)	.323 (+1%)	.384 (-18%)	.708 (-9%)	-358.3
1992	CHC	NL	139	376	37	96	13	4	0	20	6	27	32	0.255	.255 (avg)	.322 (-6%)	.377 (-18%)	.699 (-12%)	-888.5
1993	TEX	AL	76	146	20	29	5	1	2	10	2	8	22	0.199	.265 (-25%)	.332 (-28%)	.403 (-29%)	.735 (-28%)	-797.1
1996	SDP	NL	21	9	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	458	260	774	10	8	3
P	4	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1988	CHN	OF	20	17	55	1	0	0
1989	CHN	OF	45	31	96	0	0	0
1990	CHN	OF	107	54	174	2	0	1
1990	CHN	P	1	0	0	0	0	0
1991	CHN	OF	86	47	134	0	2	0
1991	CHN	P	3	0	0	0	0	0
1992	CHN	OF	122	81	221	2	5	0
1993	TEX	OF	68	29	91	5	1	2
1996	SDN	OF	10	1	3	0	0	0