Delino DeShields

Born: 8/16/1992 in Easton, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 2015-04-08 | Final Game: 2021-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Delino Diaab DeShields

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Biography

Delino DeShields was a professional baseball player known for his speed and versatility on the field. Born in 1992, he made his Major League Baseball debut on April 8, 2015, and played until his retirement on October 3, 2021. Over the course of his career, DeShields appeared in 601 games, during which he accumulated 450 hits and demonstrated his ability to reach base with a batting average of .246. He was a consistent contributor to his teams, recording 19 home runs and 139 RBIs, while also showcasing his exceptional speed with 111 stolen bases. DeShields was recognized for his potential early in his career, earning the title of Rookie of the Month during his initial season. His playing style was characterized by aggressive baserunning and a keen eye for making contact at the plate, traits that made him a valuable asset in the lineup. Throughout his career, DeShields navigated the competitive landscape of MLB, making his mark as a reliable position player while contributing to the dynamic of each team he played for. His impact on the game, particularly in terms of speed and base-stealing, remains a noteworthy aspect of his legacy in baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
601	1828	302	450	81	19	19	139	111	211	487	0.246	0.327	0.342	0.669	-2842.5

Career AVG .246 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .327 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .342 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — 17.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.669 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 9.2% 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
2015	TEX	AL	121	425	83	111	22	10	2	37	25	53	101	0.261	.254 (+3%)	.316 (+9%)	.404 (-8%)	.721 (avg)	52.9
2016	TEX	AL	74	182	36	38	7	0	4	13	8	15	54	0.209	.255 (-18%)	.321 (-14%)	.417 (-25%)	.738 (-20%)	-674.2
2017	TEX	AL	120	376	75	101	15	2	6	22	29	44	109	0.269	.254 (+5%)	.324 (+7%)	.425 (-14%)	.750 (-5%)	-254.5
2018	TEX	AL	106	334	52	72	14	1	2	22	20	43	83	0.216	.247 (-13%)	.318 (-3%)	.409 (-31%)	.727 (-19%)	-1062.2
2019	TEX	AL	118	357	42	89	15	4	4	32	24	38	100	0.249	.252 (-1%)	.322 (+1%)	.434 (-20%)	.757 (-11%)	-734.9
2020	CLE	AL	37	107	10	27	3	2	0	7	3	9	29	0.252	.244 (+3%)	.321 (-4%)	.417 (-24%)	.739 (-15%)	-271.8
2021	CIN	NL	25	47	4	12	5	0	1	6	2	9	11	0.255	—	—	—	—	102.2

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
7	31	6	9	3	0	0	2	1	4	0.290

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2020	ALWC2	CLE	2	7	2	2	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.286
2015	ALDS2	TEX	5	24	4	7	3	0	0	2	0	2	0.292

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	1	0	0	3	0	0
OF	547	490	1219	26	24	8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2015	TEX	2B	1	0	0	3	0	0
2015	TEX	OF	113	110	252	6	6	2
2016	TEX	OF	59	49	102	1	3	0
2017	TEX	OF	106	99	208	9	2	3
2018	TEX	OF	102	93	275	6	7	2
2019	TEX	OF	112	94	261	2	5	1
2020	CLE	OF	35	32	86	2	0	0
2021	CIN	OF	20	13	35	0	1	0