Sal Fasano, baseball player, 1996-2008

Sal Fasano

Born: 8/10/1971 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1996-04-03 | Final Game: 2008-09-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Salvatore Frank Fasano

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Biography

Sal Fasano was a professional baseball player who enjoyed a career spanning from 1996 to 2008. Born in 1971, Fasano primarily played as a position player, demonstrating versatility on the field throughout his tenure in Major League Baseball. Over the course of 427 games, he compiled a batting average of .221, with a total of 245 hits, 47 home runs, and 140 runs batted in (RBIs). His playing style was characterized by a rugged approach, often embodying the grit and determination typical of players from the late 1990s and early 2000s. Fasano's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by significant changes in player training, nutrition, and the overall dynamics of the game. While he may not have been a perennial All-Star, Fasano made meaningful contributions to each team he played for, including the Philadelphia Phillies, Kansas City Royals, and New York Yankees, among others. In addition to his offensive statistics, he displayed a willingness to embrace the role of a veteran presence in the clubhouse, providing guidance to younger players navigating the challenges of professional baseball. Fasano's journey through the major leagues remains a testament to the dedication and perseverance required to succeed in the world of professional sports.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
427 1109 136 245 49 0 47 140 2 72 327 0.221 0.295 0.392 0.687 -1267.4

Career AVG .221 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 17.2% below league average.

Career OBP .295 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 12.3% below league average.

Career SLG .392 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 7.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.687 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — 9.7% 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
1996 KCR AL 51 143 20 29 2 0 6 19 1 14 25 0.203 .269 (-25%) .340 (-17%) .426 (-20%) .767 (-18%) -472.9
1997 KCR AL 13 38 4 8 2 0 1 1 0 1 12 0.211 — — — — 0.0
1998 KCR AL 74 216 21 49 10 0 8 31 1 10 56 0.227 .266 (-15%) .335 (-8%) .420 (-9%) .755 (-8%) -322.2
1999 KCR AL 23 60 11 14 2 0 5 16 0 7 17 0.233 .271 (-14%) .344 (+8%) .433 (+19%) .778 (+14%) 181.1
2000 OAK AL 52 126 21 27 6 0 7 19 0 14 47 0.214 .270 (-21%) .344 (-11%) .437 (-2%) .782 (-6%) -158.2
2001 OAK AL 11 21 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 12 0.048 — — — — 0.0
2001 KCR AL 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2001 COL NL 25 63 10 16 5 0 3 9 0 4 19 0.254 .263 (-4%) .332 (-1%) .426 (+12%) .758 (+6%) 0.0
2002 LAA AL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2005 BAL AL 64 160 25 40 3 0 11 20 0 9 41 0.250 .264 (-5%) .330 (-6%) .418 (+13%) .749 (+5%) 137.4
2006 PHI NL 50 140 9 34 8 0 4 10 0 5 47 0.243 .269 (-10%) .336 (-16%) .431 (-11%) .768 (-13%) -342.0
2006 NYY AL 28 49 3 7 4 0 1 5 0 2 14 0.143 — — — — -342.0
2007 TOR AL 16 45 5 8 3 0 1 4 0 2 19 0.178 — — — — 0.0
2008 CLE AL 15 46 5 12 4 0 0 6 0 3 17 0.261 — — — — -56.9

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2000 ALDS1 OAK 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 7 0 16 0 0 2
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
C 415 340 2189 166 31 20

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1996 KCA C 51 43 291 14 5 2
1997 KCA C 12 10 53 3 1 2
1998 KCA 1B 5 0 16 0 0 2
1998 KCA 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1998 KCA C 70 68 421 25 2 5
1999 KCA C 23 20 143 8 0 0
2000 OAK C 52 41 231 22 5 2
2001 OAK C 9 6 37 3 2 0
2001 KCA C 3 0 2 0 0 0
2001 COL C 25 19 153 14 3 5
2002 ANA C 2 0 10 2 0 0
2005 BAL 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2005 BAL C 60 47 284 26 4 1
2006 PHI C 50 42 265 26 3 2
2006 NYA C 27 16 104 9 1 0
2007 TOR C 16 14 93 5 3 0
2008 CLE 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2008 CLE C 15 14 102 9 2 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 415
First Base 7
Third Base 1
Designated Hitter 6

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2006 PHI NL $425,000
2001 OAK AL $375,000
2000 OAK AL $240,000
1998 KCA AL $175,000
1996 KCA AL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $1,324,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Evansville Evansville IN 1990, 1992, 1993