Mark DiFelice, baseball player, 2008-2011

Mark DiFelice

Born: 8/23/1976 in Bryn Mawr, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-05-18 | Final Game: 2011-06-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Mark Andrew DiFelice

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Biography

Mark DiFelice, born in 1976, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from May 18, 2008, to June 25, 2011. Known for his resilience and versatility on the mound, DiFelice played in a competitive era marked by a mix of emerging talents and established stars. During his time in Major League Baseball, he compiled a record of 5 wins and 1 loss, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.79. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded a total of 71 strikeouts throughout his career. DiFelice's playing style was characterized by his strategic approach and ability to perform under pressure, which made him a valuable asset to his teams. Although he did not record any saves, his contributions were significant in various relief roles. His tenure in the league, though relatively brief, left a mark as he navigated the challenges of being a pitcher in a sport that was increasingly defined by offensive prowess. DiFelice's journey through the majors reflects the dedication and skill required to succeed in baseball, and he remains a respected figure among those who followed his career.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 1 77 0 0 0 0 73.7 69 31 11 21 71 3.79 0

Career ERA 3.79 vs. league average 4.20 across their career seasons — 9.7% 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
2008 MIL NL 1 0 15 0 0 0 0 19.0 17 6 4 20 2.84 4.32 (+34%) -34.0
2009 MIL NL 4 1 59 0 0 0 0 51.7 49 21 15 48 3.66 4.32 (+15%) 840.7
2011 MIL NL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 3.0 3 4 2 3 12.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
77 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.740 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
2008 MIL NL 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2009 MIL NL 59 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2011 MIL NL 3 0 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
P 77 0 2 8 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2008 MIL P 15 0 1 1 0 0
2009 MIL P 59 0 1 6 1 0
2011 MIL P 3 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 77

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2009 MIL NL $403,000
Total Career Earnings $403,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Western Carolina University Cullowhee NC 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998