Joe Dillon

Born: 8/2/1975 in Modesto, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2005-05-18 | Final Game: 2009-08-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Joseph William Dillon

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Biography

Joe Dillon was a professional baseball player born in 1975, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2005 until his retirement in 2009. Primarily serving as a position player, Dillon played in a total of 137 games during his career. He established himself as a reliable utility player, showcasing versatility on the field. His offensive contributions included 57 hits, 3 home runs, and 19 runs batted in, resulting in a batting average of .263. Dillon also displayed speed on the bases, finishing his career with 1 stolen base. Dillon's career unfolded during a dynamic era in baseball characterized by the rise of offensive statistics and player versatility. Although he may not have been a household name, his dedication and performance contributed to the teams he played for, including the Florida Marlins and the Washington Nationals. His ability to adapt to various roles on the diamond exemplified the importance of utility players in the modern game, often stepping in when needed and providing depth to the roster. After his final game on August 4, 2009, Dillon left behind a legacy as a hardworking player who embraced the challenges of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
137	217	35	57	12	2	3	19	1	22	47	0.263	0.344	0.378	0.722	55.2

Career AVG .263 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .344 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .378 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — 9.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.722 vs. league average 0.752 across their career seasons — near 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
2005	MIA	NL	27	36	6	6	1	0	1	1	0	1	8	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
2007	MIL	NL	39	76	12	26	8	2	0	10	0	5	14	0.342	.268 (+28%)	.335 (+16%)	.422 (+18%)	.758 (+17%)	224.3
2008	MIL	NL	56	75	13	16	3	0	1	6	1	13	21	0.213	.263 (-19%)	.333 (+1%)	.416 (-30%)	.749 (-16%)	-169.1
2009	TBR	AL	15	30	4	9	0	0	1	2	0	3	4	0.300	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	10	6	52	5	0	9
2B	15	10	25	32	2	9
3B	9	1	3	6	0	1
OF	14	7	16	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2005	FLO	1B	1	0	2	0	0	0
2005	FLO	2B	4	2	5	7	1	2
2005	FLO	3B	2	0	2	1	0	0
2005	FLO	OF	3	0	2	0	0	0
2007	MIL	1B	5	3	25	2	0	5
2007	MIL	2B	3	2	10	6	0	2
2007	MIL	3B	3	0	1	2	0	1
2007	MIL	OF	9	6	13	1	0	0
2008	MIL	1B	4	3	25	3	0	4
2008	MIL	2B	6	5	9	18	1	5
2008	MIL	3B	1	1	0	2	0	0
2008	MIL	OF	2	1	1	0	0	0
2009	TBA	2B	2	1	1	1	0	0
2009	TBA	3B	3	0	0	1	0	0