Gary Disarcina

Born: 11/19/1967 in Malden, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1989-09-23 | Final Game: 2000-05-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Gary Thomas Disarcina

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Biography

Gary Disarcina, born in 1967, was a professional baseball player who carved out a notable career in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 2000. Primarily playing as a shortstop, Disarcina was known for his solid defensive skills and his ability to contribute offensively throughout his time in the league. Over the course of 1,086 games, he amassed 966 hits, including 28 home runs, and drove in 355 runs. His batting average of .258 reflected his steady presence at the plate, while he also showcased his speed with 47 stolen bases during his career. Disarcina's most distinguished achievement came in 1995 when he was selected as an All-Star, a recognition of his contributions to the game and his impact on the field. Playing during a competitive era marked by offensive prowess and the emergence of power hitters, Disarcina's versatility and work ethic allowed him to remain a reliable player for several teams, including the California Angels and the Boston Red Sox. His career is remembered for the blend of skill and determination he brought to the diamond, making him a respected figure among fans and players alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1086	3744	444	966	186	20	28	355	47	154	306	0.258	0.292	0.341	0.633	-12358.2

Career AVG .258 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .292 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 12.4% below league average.

Career SLG .341 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — 16.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.633 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — 14.8% 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
1989	LAA	AL	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1990	LAA	AL	18	57	8	8	1	1	0	0	1	3	10	0.140	.257 (-46%)	.324 (-44%)	.385 (-50%)	.710 (-47%)	-442.1
1991	LAA	AL	18	57	5	12	2	0	0	3	0	3	4	0.211	.255 (-18%)	.323 (-15%)	.384 (-36%)	.708 (-27%)	-232.0
1992	LAA	AL	157	518	48	128	19	0	3	42	9	20	50	0.247	.255 (-3%)	.322 (-12%)	.377 (-20%)	.699 (-17%)	-1725.2
1993	LAA	AL	126	416	44	99	20	1	3	45	5	15	38	0.238	.265 (-10%)	.332 (-18%)	.403 (-23%)	.735 (-20%)	-1749.4
1994	LAA	AL	112	389	53	101	14	2	3	33	3	18	28	0.260	.269 (-4%)	.338 (-13%)	.424 (-22%)	.763 (-18%)	-1444.8
1995	LAA	AL	99	362	61	111	28	6	5	41	7	20	25	0.307	.266 (+15%)	.337 (+2%)	.417 (+10%)	.755 (+6%)	319.7
1996	LAA	AL	150	536	62	137	26	4	5	48	2	21	36	0.256	.269 (-5%)	.340 (-16%)	.426 (-19%)	.767 (-18%)	-2091.7
1997	LAA	AL	154	549	52	135	28	2	4	47	7	17	29	0.246	.266 (-8%)	.336 (-19%)	.419 (-22%)	.756 (-21%)	-2576.4
1998	LAA	AL	157	551	73	158	39	3	3	56	11	21	51	0.287	.266 (+8%)	.335 (-4%)	.420 (-8%)	.755 (-7%)	-848.8
1999	LAA	AL	81	271	32	62	7	1	1	29	2	15	32	0.229	.271 (-16%)	.344 (-21%)	.433 (-37%)	.778 (-30%)	-1567.5
2000	LAA	AL	12	38	6	15	2	0	1	11	0	1	3	0.395	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	10	9	15	19	0	3
3B	2	1	2	6	0	1
SS	1069	1056	1631	3172	131	671

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1989	CAL	SS	1	0	0	0	0	0
1990	CAL	2B	3	2	3	8	0	1
1990	CAL	SS	14	13	14	49	4	8
1991	CAL	2B	7	7	12	11	0	2
1991	CAL	3B	2	1	2	6	0	1
1991	CAL	SS	10	10	15	28	4	2
1992	CAL	SS	157	155	250	486	25	109
1993	CAL	SS	126	124	193	362	14	77
1994	CAL	SS	110	110	159	358	9	71
1995	CAL	SS	98	98	146	275	6	49
1996	CAL	SS	150	148	212	460	20	93
1997	ANA	SS	153	150	227	421	15	85
1998	ANA	SS	157	155	253	437	14	103
1999	ANA	SS	81	81	138	249	15	62
2000	ANA	SS	12	12	24	47	5	12

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	10
Third Base	2
Shortstop	1069

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2001	ANA	AL	$320,000
2000	ANA	AL	$3,225,000
1999	ANA	AL	$3,125,000
1998	ANA	AL	$2,800,000
1997	ANA	AL	$2,700,000
1996	CAL	AL	$1,600,000
1995	CAL	AL	$925,000
1994	CAL	AL	$400,000
1993	CAL	AL	$265,000
1992	CAL	AL	$135,000
1990	CAL	AL	$100,000
Total Career Earnings			$15,595,000