Miguel Dilone

Born: 11/1/1954 in Santiago, Santiago, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1974-09-02 | Final Game: 1985-10-06

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Miguel Angel Dilone

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Biography

Miguel Dilone, born in 1954, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball who had an impactful career from 1974 to 1985. Known for his speed and versatility on the field, Dilone played in a total of 800 games, securing 530 hits and finishing his career with a batting average of .265. Renowned for his ability to steal bases, he recorded an impressive 267 stolen bases, showcasing his agility and strategic base running. Though he hit only 6 home runs and amassed 129 RBIs over his career, Dilone's contributions were felt more in his ability to disrupt defenses and create scoring opportunities for his team. Dilone's career unfolded during a dynamic period in baseball, marked by the transition from the more traditional playing styles of the early 1970s to a game increasingly focused on speed and agility. His playing style reflected the evolving nature of baseball, where the emphasis on small ball tactics became essential for team success. Despite being overshadowed by some of the bigger names of his time, Dilone's contributions on the bases and his consistent performance made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. He remains a noteworthy figure in the annals of baseball history, particularly for those who appreciate the art of base running and the strategic elements of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
800	2000	314	530	67	25	6	129	267	142	197	0.265	0.315	0.333	0.648	-2149.3

Career AVG .265 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .315 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — 13.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.648 vs. league average 0.708 across their career seasons — 8.6% 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
1974	PIT	NL	12	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	2	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1975	PIT	NL	18	6	8	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1976	PIT	NL	16	17	7	4	0	0	0	0	5	0	0	0.235	—	—	—	—	0.0
1977	PIT	NL	29	44	5	6	0	0	0	0	12	2	3	0.136	—	—	—	—	0.0
1978	OAK	AL	135	258	34	59	8	0	1	14	50	23	30	0.229	.257 (-11%)	.323 (-9%)	.378 (-28%)	.702 (-19%)	-902.8
1979	OAK	AL	30	91	15	17	1	2	1	6	6	6	7	0.187	.265 (-30%)	.329 (-28%)	.397 (-31%)	.727 (-30%)	-467.5
1979	CHC	NL	43	36	14	11	0	0	0	1	15	2	5	0.306	—	—	—	—	-467.5
1980	CLE	AL	132	528	82	180	30	9	0	40	61	28	45	0.341	.264 (+29%)	.326 (+15%)	.387 (+11%)	.714 (+13%)	1294.4
1981	CLE	AL	72	269	33	78	5	5	0	19	29	18	28	0.290	.255 (+13%)	.320 (+5%)	.368 (-6%)	.688 (-1%)	-45.0
1982	CLE	AL	104	379	50	89	12	3	3	25	33	25	36	0.235	.261 (-10%)	.324 (-12%)	.388 (-21%)	.712 (-17%)	-1184.8
1983	CLE	AL	32	68	15	13	3	1	0	7	5	10	5	0.191	.260 (-27%)	.324 (-9%)	.389 (-32%)	.714 (-22%)	-228.7
1983	CHW	AL	4	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	-228.7
1983	PIT	NL	7	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	-228.7
1984	WSN	NL	88	169	28	47	8	2	1	10	27	17	18	0.278	.259 (+7%)	.322 (+7%)	.384 (-5%)	.707 (+1%)	52.2
1985	WSN	NL	51	84	10	16	0	2	0	6	7	6	11	0.190	.257 (-26%)	.323 (-25%)	.390 (-39%)	.714 (-33%)	-487.7
1985	SDP	NL	27	46	8	10	0	1	0	1	10	4	8	0.217	—	—	—	—	-487.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	3	0	1	1	2	0
OF	539	437	1047	24	27	5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1974	PIT	OF	2	0	1	0	0	0
1975	PIT	OF	2	1	3	0	0	0
1976	PIT	OF	3	3	11	0	0	0
1977	PIT	OF	17	7	21	1	0	0
1978	OAK	3B	3	0	1	1	2	0
1978	OAK	OF	99	71	195	3	3	1
1979	OAK	OF	25	22	47	0	2	0
1979	CHN	OF	22	7	27	0	0	0
1980	CLE	OF	118	110	249	7	7	2
1981	CLE	OF	56	55	126	7	4	1
1982	CLE	OF	97	84	187	3	7	1
1983	CLE	OF	19	18	46	0	0	0
1983	CHA	OF	2	0	1	0	0	0
1984	MON	OF	41	35	76	1	1	0
1985	MON	OF	22	15	36	1	1	0
1985	SDN	OF	14	9	21	1	2	0