Joe DeSa

Born: 7/27/1959 in Honolulu, HI, USA

Died: 12/20/1986 in San Juan, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1980-09-06 | Final Game: 1985-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Joseph DeSa

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Biography

Joe DeSa was a professional baseball player born in 1959, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1980 until his final game on October 3, 1985. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 35 games, showcasing his abilities primarily as a utility player. DeSa's tenure in the league coincided with a transformative era in baseball, during which the game was evolving with greater emphasis on power hitting and athleticism. Throughout his time in the majors, DeSa recorded 11 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 7 runs, culminating in a batting average of .200. While his career statistics may not reflect the heights of some contemporaries, DeSa contributed to his teams with a versatile playing style, serving as a reliable option off the bench. His journey through the league, although brief, illustrates the challenges and realities faced by many players who aspire to make their mark in professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
35 55 5 11 2 0 2 7 0 3 8 0.200 0.241 0.345 0.587 0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 23.3% below league average.

Career OBP .241 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 25.7% below league average.

Career SLG .345 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 11.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.587 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 17.8% 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
1980 STL NL 7 11 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.273 — — — — 0.0
1985 CHW AL 28 44 5 8 2 0 2 7 0 3 6 0.182 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 10 6 72 7 0 4
OF 2 1 1 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1980 SLN 1B 1 0 2 0 0 0
1980 SLN OF 1 1 1 0 0 0
1985 CHA 1B 9 6 70 7 0 4
1985 CHA OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 10
Left Field 1
Right Field 1
Designated Hitter 4