Benny Distefano

Born: 1/23/1962 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1984-05-18 | Final Game: 1992-08-05

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Benito James Distefano

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Biography

Benny Distefano was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1984 to 1992. Born in 1962, Distefano made his Major League Baseball debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates and later played for the New York Mets and the Detroit Tigers during his career. Over the course of 240 games, he recorded 82 hits, including 7 home runs and 42 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .228. Known for his versatile playing style, Distefano contributed to his teams in various roles, showcasing adaptability that was valuable during the competitive landscape of the late 1980s and early 1990s. Distefano's career unfolded during an era marked by significant changes in baseball, including the gradual integration of players and evolving playing styles. Although he may not have been a household name, Distefano's contributions on the field were part of the larger narrative of the game during a time when the sport was experiencing a transition towards more power-hitting players. His journey through the major leagues reflected the perseverance often required to succeed in professional baseball, and his legacy remains a testament to the determination of many athletes who strive to make their mark in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
240	360	35	82	13	5	7	42	1	31	66	0.228	0.296	0.350	0.646	-447.1

Career AVG .228 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 11.1% below league average.

Career OBP .296 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 8.1% below league average.

Career SLG .350 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — 8.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.646 vs. league average 0.704 across their career seasons — 8.2% 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
1984	PIT	NL	45	78	10	13	1	2	3	9	0	5	13	0.167	.259 (-36%)	.322 (-30%)	.384 (-10%)	.707 (-19%)	-278.5
1986	PIT	NL	31	39	3	7	1	0	1	5	0	1	5	0.179	—	—	—	—	0.0
1988	PIT	NL	16	29	6	10	3	1	1	6	0	3	4	0.345	—	—	—	—	0.0
1989	PIT	NL	96	154	12	38	8	0	2	15	1	17	30	0.247	.254 (-3%)	.319 (+4%)	.375 (-10%)	.694 (-3%)	-33.6
1992	HOU	NL	52	60	4	14	0	2	0	7	0	5	14	0.233	.255 (-9%)	.322 (-6%)	.377 (-20%)	.699 (-14%)	-135.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	77	39	418	28	7	31
C	3	0	2	0	0	0
OF	44	23	66	3	2	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1984	PIT	1B	17	2	55	7	1	5
1984	PIT	OF	20	11	33	2	2	1
1986	PIT	1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1986	PIT	OF	9	5	13	0	0	0
1988	PIT	1B	5	5	38	3	0	1
1988	PIT	OF	2	1	3	0	0	0
1989	PIT	1B	48	30	302	16	6	21
1989	PIT	C	3	0	2	0	0	0
1989	PIT	OF	1	1	1	0	0	0
1992	HOU	1B	6	2	23	2	0	4
1992	HOU	OF	12	5	16	1	0	0